How To Effectively Treat Angioedema

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids are medications, including prednisone, hydrocortisone, and cortisone, that can treat a multitude of conditions like asthma and rashes. They may also be useful with angioedema. It should be noted, though, these medications also have a risk of side effects. Patients who take corticosteroids to manage angioedema will want to talk to their doctor about the risks and ways to mitigate them. All corticosteroids work by mimicking the effects from naturally produced hormones in the adrenal glands. Patients taking a dosage higher than what their adrenal glands naturally make will see overall inflammation reduce. The biggest and most important factor regarding these medications for angioedema is they suppress the immune system's function. Allergic reactions are the immune system going into overdrive, so these medications can reduce the symptoms.