
If your symptoms are mild, you may not need treatment. Many cases of hives and angioedema clear up on their own. But treatment can offer relief for intense itching, serious discomfort or symptoms that persist.
If you're experiencing mild hives or angioedema, these tips may help relieve your symptoms:
Treatments for hives and angioedema may include prescription drugs:
For a severe attack of hives or angioedema, you may need a trip to the emergency department and an emergency injection of epinephrine — a type of adrenaline. If you have had a serious attack or your attacks recur, despite treatment, your health care provider may have you carry a pen-like device that will allow you to self-inject epinephrine in emergencies.
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