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Authorities in Chile have approved Orladeyo (berotralstat) to prevent swelling attacks in hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients 12 and older, marking the therapy’s first marketing authorization in a Latin American country. The preventive, or prophylactic, oral therapy from BioCryst Pharmaceuticals holds similar approvals in the U.S.,…
Nearly half of hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients in the U.K. are on long-term prophylactic treatment to prevent swelling attacks, with more than 80% keeping a supply of on-demand therapies at home to treat sudden flares. That’s according to data from a new national survey that also provided information on…
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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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