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Her Common Cold Symptoms Turned into THIS Unexpected Disease

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Her Common Cold Symptoms Turned into THIS Unexpected Disease Jessica Fournier never expected to be diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) and cardiomyopathy at the age of twenty-five. Her story of getting this unexpected disease started with a common cold and what she believed to be asthma symptoms. A sharp, throbbing pain brought her to […]

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Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, A Few Facts

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Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, A Few Facts By Stephanie Dawson Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, is a rare inherited disorder also known as Quincke’s disease. Its caused by low levels of C1 inhibitor, an important protein. The hallmark symptoms include swelling, restricted breathing, abdominal cramping, and swelling of the intestines. Medical events often trigger symptoms after

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