Hereditary angioedema presenting with adult respiratory distress syndrome.

da Costa, J T; da Silva, J M; Cunha, L; Castel-Branco, M G; Azevedo, M V · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) could be related to upper airway obstruction. Mechanical obstruction and complement activation could lead to ARDS development. We describe a patient with hereditary angioedema, laryngeal edema, and ARDS.

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