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Opinion: Misdiagnosed and misunderstood – the dramatic swelling disorder that can be fatal

Hereditary Angioedema is a rare inherited genetic condition which causes huge swelling on any part of the body, but it is frequently misdiagnosed.

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May 16th 2014, 8:00 AM