Expert explains viral health videofrom @denverskindoc

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On my way to the Tier. I chewed on my lip when I was asleep yesterday and woke up like this. This is all swollen. It hurts so bad. That isn't just swelling from biting your lip. That's a medical emergency called angioedema. Angioedema is a rapid swelling that incurs deep in the skin. So it's often painful, but includes the lips, the eyes, the face, the mouth, and even the airway. The reason we as doctors take it so seriously is because if yes tongue and airway swell, it can compromise your ability to breathe. So what causes it? In this case, it ended up being her blood pressure medication called Lisinopril. And the scary thing about ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril is that even if you've taken a medication for months and had no issues, this can suddenly happen. Other common triggers though include allergic reactions of food, medications, insect bites, infections, and even some inherited genetic conditions can cause it. So if you ever develop sudden swelling of your lips, face, tongue, throat, especially if you're having trouble breathing, definitely seek medical attention immediately. Have you ever seen this before? Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.