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Angioedema Causes And Cures
Angioedema is a swelling, similar to hives, but the swelling is beneath the skin rather than on the surface. Hives are often called welts. They are a surface swelling. It is also possible to have angioedema without hives.
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Alternative Names
Angioneurotic edema; Welts
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