A new international guideline recommends Ekterly (sebetralstat), Kalvista Pharmaceuticals’ approved oral therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE), as a first-line option for timely, on-demand resolution of HAE swelling attacks in children ages 12 and older. The committee behind these new pediatric guidelines stated in a study recommendation that adolescents with…
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First in a series. While many doctors and healthcare systems now use digital patient portals, I find value in maintaining my family’s personal health information (PHI) independently. Keeping a physical database of our medical information is important, especially for those of us with rare and chronic illnesses. It can be…
Caring for children and adults with hereditary angioedema (HAE) places heavy demands on caregivers and can significantly affect their emotional well-being, work, and personal lives, according to a multinational survey conducted in Europe and South America. “Results of this caregiver survey revealed that the caregiver role in HAE is…
For people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), regardless of a person’s racial or ethnic background, living with this chronic disease can take a toll on emotional well-being and cause difficulty engaging in day-to-day activities, a new study found. The research specifically examined non-white patients, addressing a gap in earlier studies…
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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