Angioedema is defined by upper airway swelling secondary to an immune response. The trigger and subsequent physiological response are how we categorize it. In this podcast, we discuss how to diagnose and treat both types: IgE/Histamine-mediated and Bradykinin-mediated. We also touch on how to address the difficult airway that may or may not lead to intubation. All in all, do not fear angioedema but respect it.
Remember: IgE (E = Epinephrine)
IgE Mediated
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538489/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6188378/
https://intjem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12245-017-0141-z
https://aacijournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13223-018-0288-z
