Living Better With HAE

Consider these tips to manage HAE during daily life.

Living Better with HAE
If you or someone you love has HAE, you may be concerned about living a full and active life. Rest assured that most people with HAE do indeed live successful and happy lives.

Make a Contract With Your Doctor
One strategy to help you and your physician effectively manage your HAE is to make a contract.

3 Steps to Managing HAE in Your Daily Life
Steps for managing hereditary angioedema (HAE) during daily life.

Questions About Daily Life With HAE
Tips and recommendations to manage hereditary angioedema (HAE) during daily life.

Are there any warning signs that will tell me I am going to have an attack?

If I have HAE, can I continue working, exercising, etc? Should I be on a special diet?

Where can I find out about support groups for HAE families?

Can stress cause HAE attacks?

Are there specific medications that may trigger HAE attacks?

How should I prepare for a trip out of the country?

Patients with HAE may experience attacks following dental or minor medical procedures. Contact your HAE specialist prior to dental treatments such as fillings, extractions, block anesthesia and root canals.

Although HAE affected nearly a dozen relatives from her father's side of the family, her mother thought HAE was all in their mind. It wasn't. It was in their genes.

Last Modified Date: 6/22/2009 3:55 PM