Certain Conditions Found to Increase Risk of Angioedema in Older Adults

Excess blood levels of uric acid — a normal body waste product — and Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition, may increase the risk of angioedema without hives for older adults, according to a study in Poland. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and better understand the factors…

Firazyr Safely Treats Acute Attacks in Older Angiodema Patients, Study Reports

Older patients with hereditary angioedema types 1 or 2 can as safely be treated for an acute attack with Firazyr (icatibant) as younger ones, a study found, even though people 65 or older tend to metabolize medicines differently and often are being treated for multiple disorders. The study, “…