Pollen count and presentation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-associated angioedema is increased in patients with seasonal allergies.

Objective

We tested the hypothesis that patients with ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema present during months when pollen counts are increased.

Methods

Cohort analysis examined the month of presentation of ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema and pollen counts in the ambulatory and hospital setting. Patients with ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema were ascertained through (1) an observational study of patients presenting to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, (2) patients presenting to the Marshfield Clinic and participating in the Marshfield Clinic Personalized Medicine Research Project, and (3) patients enrolled in The

SUBMITTER: Straka B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4042396 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature