Hereditary Angioedema : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
Antihistamines and other related treatments are of limited benefit in hereditary angioedema. Attenuated androgens, which are derivatives of normal sex hormones, can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. Once an attack occurs, treatment inc...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 1, 2008
Antihistamines are drugs that block the action of histamine (a compound released in allergic inflammatory reactions) at the H 1 receptor sites, responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions such as sneezing and itching. Members of this class of drugs may also be used for their side effects, including sedation and antiemesis (prevention of nausea and vomiting).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Antihistamines are drugs used to treat the symptoms of allergies and allergic rhinitis by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical released by the immune system in allergic reactions. Antihistamines are used to treat the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes of allergies and allergic rhinitis, as well as allergic skin reactions and anaphylactic reactions to insect stings and certain foods.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Antihistamines are drugs that block the action of histamine (a compound released in allergic inflammatory reactions) at the H 1 receptor sites, responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions such as sneezing and itching . Members of this class of drugs may also be used for their side effects, including sedation and antiemesis (prevention of nausea and vomiting ).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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