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My lips or eyes swell up along with hives (angioedema).

This is 'angioedema,' a swelling deep under the skin. If the inside of the throat (airway) swells, it can cause breathing difficulties, potentially requiring immediate emergency treatment.

맥관부종은 두드러기의 심화된 형태입니다.

  • 증상: 입술, 눈꺼풀, 혀, 성기가 심하게 부음 (통증 동반)
  • 위험: 숨 쉴 때 쇳소리가 나거나 가슴이 답답하면 기도가 붓는 신호입니다.
  • 원인: 특정 음식, 약물(진통제, 항생제), 유전적 요인
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