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Nearly half of HAE patients in UK on preventive treatment: Survey

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…

Under-the-skin injections found to ease angioedema in pregnancy

A pregnant woman with type 3 hereditary angioedema (HAE) had potential swelling attacks effectively controlled during both pregnancy and breastfeeding with the use of subcutaneous or under-the-skin injections of a plasma-derived C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH), according to a case report from Spain. Researchers say this may be the first…

Man develops angioedema after taking losartan for hypertension

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…