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Hereditary Angioedema

Hereditary angioedema is a rare disorder that leads to repeated episodes of severe swelling, most often in the face, limbs, intestinal tract, and airway. Symptoms vary depending on where these episodes occur — in the airway they can be life-threatening — but medications can help to reduce the regularity and severity of episodes.

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  1. Hereditary Angioedema. National Organization for Rare Disorders. January 6, 2025.