This discussion covers the key factors in accurately diagnosing HAE, including clinical history, lab testing, and the role of genetic testing in distinguishing between HAE types. Special considerations for diagnosing pediatric patients will also be discussed. Running time: 16m

Host: Kristin C. Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, FACAAI
Experts: Aleena Banerji, MD; Timothy J. Craig, DO FACAAI
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Additional Episodes in this Miniseries:
Episode 2: Overcoming Barriers in HAE Treatment
Episode 3: Long-Term Management and Prophylaxis for HAE

References:

  1. J. Allen Meadows, MD; John Anderson, MD; Richard G. Gower, MD. Challenges in the management of hereditary angioedema in urban and rural settings. Results of a United States survey. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 130 (2023) 760−767.
  2. Riedl MA, Johnston DT, Anderson J, Meadows JA, Soteres D, LeBlanc SB, etal. Optimization of care for patients with hereditary angioedema living in rural areas. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol.2022;128(5):526–533.
  3. Busse PJ, Christiansen SC, Riedl MA, Banerji A, Bernstein JA, Castaldo AJ, et al. US HAEA Medical Advisory Board 2020 guidelines for the management of hereditary angioedema. JAllergyClinImmunolPract.2021;9(1):132–150.e3
  4. Mauer M, Magerl M, Bethschel A, Aberer W, et al. The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema—The 2021 revision and update Allergy. 10 January 2022

Speaker Disclosures:

All identified relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies have been mitigated.

Kristin C. Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, FACAAI
Advisor: Sanofi, Genentech, SELF/Conde Nast

Aleena Banerji, MD
Advisor: Astria, Biocryst, CSL Behring, Ionis, Intellia, Kalvista, Pharvaris, Takeda
Researcher: Astria, Ionis, Intellia

Timothy J. Craig, DO FACAAI
Advisor: Biomarin, CSL Behring, Ionis, Kalvista, Takeda
Consultant: Biocryst, Biomarin, CSL Behring, Ionis, Kalvista, Ono, Takeda
Independent Contractor: Kalvista, Phavaris
Researcher: Astria, Biomarin, CSL Behring, GlaxoSmithKline, Ionis, Kalvista, Phavaris, Takeda
Speaker: Biomarin, CSL Behring, Kalvista, Regeneron, Takeda

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