A Case of Angioedema Involving the Tongue and Uvula

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine · 2000-07-01 · Case report

Abstract

A case of late-onset life threatening angioedema because of upper airway obstruction after long term use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor was reported. The clinical presentation, pitfalls in diagnosis, incidence, current practice in airway management and prognosis were reviewed.