Quinckes Edema

It should be treated as a medical emergency, as airway obstruction and suffocation can occur. Epinephrine may be life-saving when the cause of angioedema is allergic. In the case of hereditary angioedema, treatment with epinephrine has not been shown to be helpful.Tracheal intubation or even tracheotomy is required in severe situations to prevent respiratory arrest and risk of death.