Treating HAE

Review current and developing treatment options.

Preventing HAE Attacks
There are three ways to prevent HAE attacks: avoid potential triggers, short-term prevention therapy when you must be exposed to a known trigger, and long-term prevention therapy for people with frequent attacks.

Treating Acute Attacks
As a person with HAE, it is important for you to become your own advocate. Recognize the symptoms of HAE attacks and learn as much as you can about treatment.

Learn about an on-demand treatment for acute attacks of HAE.

What should I do if I have an HAE attack?

I am a 63-year-old male who has had HAE for 41 years. I swell about once a week. I would like to know at what stage C1-INH testing is in America.

How is HAE treated?

How long does treatment usually take?

What side effects might I have with treatment, and how do I manage them?

Each clinical trial follows a carefully controlled protocol (or study plan) that details what researchers will do in the study. You can learn about the details of each clinical trial and know exactly what to expect before you make a decision about participation.

Raising twin girls can be a challenging experience for any parent, but Joyce Wilmot of Suwanee lives with the threat of a rare condition

Looking back, Ingrid now realizes that her father and uncle died of HAE. Meanwhile, she was treated for insect bites, underwent numerous abdominal surgeries, and was told she was mentally ill.

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