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What is Hereditary Angioedema

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What is Hereditary Angioedema

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of swelling beneath the skin or mucosal surfaces. It is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of a protein called C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH), which plays a crucial role in regulating inflammation and preventing fluid leakage from blood vessels.



The hallmark symptom of HAE is sudden and unpredictable swelling, typically affecting the face, extremities, gastrointestinal tract, and airways. These episodes can be painful, disfiguring, and potentially life-threatening if the swelling occurs in the throat, leading to airway obstruction.



HAE is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning it can be inherited from a parent who carries the defective gene. However, it can also occur spontaneously due to a new mutation. The condition often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years, as its symptoms can resemble other allergic or inflammatory conditions.



Treatment for HAE focuses on managing acute attacks and preventing future episodes. Medications such as plasma-derived C1-INH, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and kallikrein inhibitors are used to relieve symptoms and reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. Additionally, patients are advised to avoid triggers that may provoke an episode, such as stress, trauma, certain medications, and hormonal changes.


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Mine started in 2009 with my first swell, it was my lips and cheek. That is the same time the ucartia started also. It took my Dr. 5 years to find something to help me control and survive my Angioedema. I never knew how bad this could be till I was d...
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My earliest memory of HAE symptoms was when I was about 6 or 7.  I would occasionally get the abdomen swelling, be sick and sweating all day, then I would finally vomit and then feel better, go to sleep and be better the next morning.  I consider m...
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Desde niño tuve que soportar los diversos episodios de AEH sin saberlo, pasando de medico en medico con diversidad de diagnosticos y ordenes de cirugias innecesarias, gracias a Dios no acudi a ninguna. Fue hace tres años que optuve el diagnostico r...
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I was diagnosed accidentally, after seeing a TV show where the host talked about her HAE in 2014. My first attack was at 8, when I was mistakenly hospitalized with appendicitis.  The surgery wasn't done, because I felt better in 3 days.  Next reme...
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i was dx in 2008 with my first fasel swell . im hae type 2 . im co founder of the facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/156649074393978/ )

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Hi All, Is anyone aware of Cinryze experiencing a shortage supply? If so, why and where is this shortage (US or Europe)?   Thanks!
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Hi All, Is anyone aware of Cinryze experiencing a shortage supply? If so, why and where is this shortage (US or Europe)?   Thanks!
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Hi Everyone, I'm trying to understand what it is like for people with HAE. Therefore, would you ever switch treatment? Why or why not? What happens if you lose insurance coverage? Are you still recieving treatment? Was there a time where you had to ...

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