Quincke's disease is isolated angioedema of the uvula.
Causes:
(1) trauma
(2) thermal exposure (marijuana)
(3) general anesthesia
(4) drug reaction (ACE inhibitor)
(5) infection
(6) hereditary angioedema
Iatrogenic trauma:
(1) laryngoscopy
(2) oropharyngeal airway
(3) suctioning
(4) endotracheal tube placement
(5) nasogastric tube
Clinical features may include:
(1) sensation in back of throat
(2) blockage of airway
(3) edematous enlargement of the uvula
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Specialty: Otolaryngology
