Living with a rare disease isn’t necessarily something I’m proud of. However, I do take great pride in standing up for the rights of those of us who live with disabilities. Speaking out through my column is one way I can advocate. Disabilities are much more complex than many people…
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People with hereditary angioedema (HAE) who have limited access to on-demand medications for swelling attacks are more likely to delay or avoid treatment — and report poorer disease control and quality of life — than those for whom meds are readily available, according to a real-world survey of nearly…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted Pharvaris’ application seeking approval of the immediate-release (IR) formulation of deucrictibant as an oral, on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE) swelling attacks. The New Drug Application (NDA) includes data from the treatment of more than 1,300 HAE attacks across a…
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A five-minute educational video designed to help healthcare professionals recognize and respond to life-threatening hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks improved nursing students’ knowledge, confidence, and motivation to care for patients in a pilot U.K. study. Researchers hope the tool could ultimately improve emergency care for people with HAE, who often…
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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