Swollen eye. Close-up of the swollen eye of an 81-year-old male patient caused by angioedema (angioneurotic oedema). Angioedema is an allergic reactio

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Swollen eye. Close-up of the swollen eye of an 81-year-old male patient caused by angioedema (angioneurotic oedema). Angioedema is an allergic reaction characterised by the swelling of soft tissue in the lips, mouth, larynx and other areas. The cause here is unknown. Treatment is with anti-inflammatory drugs and antihistamines.

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