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