Decide if symptoms consistent with HAE; if so, laboratory testing should be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Any of the following symptoms may be present:
Recurrent “attacks” of angioedema worse...
Assessment and protection of the upper airway is most important in the setting of an acute attack.
Patients may require intubation if airway patency cannot be maintained.
Patients should be seen at least annually.
Education should be provided to the patient and patient’s family regarding the disease.
Testing family members should be ...
Frank MM, Zuraw B, Banerji A, et al. Management of children with hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20160575. [View Abstract on Ovi...
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Q: What is a good screening test for HAE?
A: C4 is a good screening test. C1 inhibitor functional and quantitative assays are readily available from commercial labs and are the definitive tests of ...
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Angioedema Angioedema is a diffuse, nonpitting, tense swelling of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It develops rapidly, and typically disappears over subsequent hours or days. Although usually allergic in nature and sometimes associated with hives, angioedema does not itch.
Angioedema Angioedema is a diffuse, nonpitting, tense swelling of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It develops rapidly, and typically ...
Acute swelling of half of tongue in a woman on an ACE inhibitor