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Vibratory Angioedema Due to Vigorous Nose Blowing: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Vibratory angioedema is a rare type of chronic inducible angioedema with a variety of triggers reported in the literature. Standard management of vibratory angioedema involves avoidance of known triggers, as well as stepwise therapy starting with second-generation antihistamines. We present a unique case of vibratory angioedema provoked by vigorous nose blowing and improved with treatment of chronic rhinitis. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of vibratory angioedema associated with this specific trigger. Recognition of nose blowing as a potential precipitant may have meaningful implications for diagnosis and management.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90197

Authors: Tiffany Truong, Timothy Kaddis, Vivian Wang, Monica Tsai, Joseph Yusin

Institutions: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles, VA West Los Angeles Medical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413457276