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A 22-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, developed acquired angioedema (AAE), a recent case report notes. “AAE may happen in adolescents and young adults. It could be an early manifestation of SLE,” the researchers wrote, adding that “practitioners must be aware…

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…

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) Awareness Day is an annual global event held each May 16 to call attention to the disease, which is estimated to affect 1 in 50,000 to 150,000 people worldwide. The day focuses on activities that unite the HAE community and raise awareness among the general…

A 48-year-old man developed angioedema after taking losartan, a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure, a U.S. case study reported. Losartan, sold under the brand name Cozaar, is used to manage cardiovascular conditions, including lowering the risk of stroke with heart disease. To date, 20 reports have…

The use of preventive therapy in hereditary angioedema (HAE) was found to reduce the number of HAE attacks requiring on-demand treatment, and also had an impact on productivity, with patients losing fewer work or school days, a study in Australia reported. However, prophylactic treatment did not seem to ease…

A substantial proportion of adults with hereditary angioedema (HAE) in the Netherlands have poorly controlled disease, significantly affecting their quality of life, a survey study reported. Findings also linked well-controlled HAE to lower medical costs and greater productivity, relative to patients without adequate disease control. “Additional [preventive treatment] strategies…

A 60-year-old man developed sudden angioedema as a result of losartan, a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure, a U.S. case study reported. Losartan, sold under the brand name Cozaar, is often used to manage cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure. To date, only a few…

Diagnosing and treating hereditary angioedema (HAE) can be challenging, but it is particularly difficult when patients live in rural areas of the U.S., a study based on a survey of allergy and immunology specialists reported. “Misdiagnosis of symptoms, access to a specialist, and affording medications remain…

The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) has recommended Orladeyo (berotralstat) be reimbursed by public drug plans when used for the routine prevention of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in patients 12 years and older. “We are still in need of additional options to help people…

A 61-year-old woman in the U.S. was diagnosed with acquired angioedema and an underlying lymphoproliferative disorder after she sought treatment in an emergency department for sudden tongue swelling and difficulties in talking and swallowing, according to a case study. Lymphoproliferative disorders are characterized by the uncontrolled production of lymphocytes,…