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Prodromes, or warning symptoms, are often the first sign of an impending disease flare. They occur in many chronic illnesses, but may vary among patients, even those with the same disease or from the same family. Angioedema is a part of our family. My oldest daughter, Aria, has…
Short-term preventive treatment with on-demand Berinert (human C1 esterase inhibitor) immediately before delivery helps women with hereditary angioedema (HAE) avoid swelling attacks during childbirth, according to case series and literature review from Japan. About half of pregnant women with HAE experienced more acute attacks during pregnancy, particularly in…
Long-term treatment with Dawnzera (donidalorsen) — approved in the U.S. earlier this year for people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) — effectively reduced swelling attacks in HAE patients in two clinical trial extension studies, according to new data. The newly reported results were based on data from patients who…
Angioedema is the formal medical term for swelling under the skin. It usually occurs as part of an allergic reaction, but has forms that are not due to allergies.
Acute angioedema often occurs as part of an allergic reaction to various allergens or triggers. These can include certain foods, insect bites or stings, medications, and natural rubber products like latex.
Angioedema and hives often occur at the same time. However, angioedema causes large, thick welts which may not be itchy, whereas hives are smaller and usually itchy.
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