Georg Kojda 
Angioedema Congress Book 

Angioedemas are characterized by the sudden onset of swelling in the deep dermis and subcutis. Their causes include allergic reactions, autoimmune mechanisms, infections and non-allergic/pseudo-allergic hypersensititvity reactions. Angioedemas often occur concomitantly with urticaria.

The following topics are discussed in the present book:
– Treatment of Allergic Angioedemas
– Emergency Therapy for Angioedemas
– Clinical Manifestation and Therapy for Hereditary Angioedemas
– Treatment of Hereditary Angioedemas in Children
– Acute Phase Proteins in Kinin-Induced Angioedema
– Bradykinin and the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– Drugs Affecting the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– RAAS Blockers and Bradykinin Metabolism
– Therapeutic Effects of ACE Inhibitors