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Angioedema:
Swelling similar to urticaria (hives), but the swelling occurs
beneath the skin instead of on the surface. Angioedema is
characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and
sometimes of the hands and feet.
(angio-ed-ema) - swelling of the lips that occurs because of
an allergic reaction.
sudden onset of periodic, recurrent episodes of
noninflammatory swelling of skin, mucous membranes, and other
tissues, associated with food allergies, urticaria or possibly
stress or emotional factors.
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