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THE SYMPTOMS OF HAE
Swelling of the throat is a less common type of attack, but about 50% of patients have had one
70% to > 90% of patients experience abdominal pain caused by swelling of the gastrointestinal wall
Skin swelling most commonly affects the upper extremities vs lower extremities, followed by the face and genitals
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare inherited disease that affects about 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 150,000 worldwide
The symptoms of HAE are often confused with other medical conditions like allergies or stomach problems, so it’s important to talk to your doctor about all your symptoms.
HAE usually causes swelling in specific parts of the body, though swelling can occur anywhere.
Women often experience HAE differently than men do
Women with HAE:
- Are more likely to be symptomatic than men
- Experience changes in the overall frequency of attacks as they go through various life stages (childhood, puberty, menstruation, pregnancies, and menopause)
Estrogen plays a role
- Fluctuations in estrogen, a hormone, may trigger HAE attacks and affect the severity/frequency of the disease
HAE during pregnancy
- Create an individualized HAE treatment plan for each pregnancy
- Have an acute treatment available at the facility where you plan to deliver
- Before taking any HAE therapies, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant
See a helpful presentation about women with HAE
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Pregnant Women
During pregnancies, 1 in 3 had more attacks, 1 in 3 stayed the same, and 1 in 3 had fewer attacks.
The World Allergy Organization Recommends C1‑INH as the Preferred Therapy During Pregnancy.
When a child has HAE...
Symptoms in children with HAE usually begin in the first or second decade of life.
- Attacks are usually infrequent before puberty
- Early onset and frequent attacks in childhood predict more severe disease in adulthood
Nearly 50% of children with HAE have mild symptoms by age 6
See checklists that can help you navigate HAE throughout specific stages of life
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Children who have 1 parent with HAE have a 50% chance of inheriting the disease
YOU'RE NOT ALONE WHEN LIVING WITH HAE
Results from a recent survey showed information that you may be able to relate to. In a CSL-sponsored Harris Poll of 100 HAE patients*:
patients said managing and recovering from an HAE attack are disruptive to their overall quality of life
- 94% of patients on preventative therapy stated it was important to prevent HAE attacks specifically by correcting or addressing C1 inhibitor deficiency
- 96% of people living with HAE agreed that convenience in HAE treatments means having fewer attacks, not fewer injections
* These findings are the result of an online survey conducted between June 3 to July 7, 2020 by The Harris Poll, sponsored by CSL Behring Inc, involving 100 U.S. adults ages 18+ who have been diagnosed by a healthcare professional with hereditary angioedema (HAE) ("people living with HAE"); and 150 licensed allergists/immunologists in the U.S. who have treated/managed at least 2 HAE patients in the past 12 months ("physicians").
The Harris Poll. Hereditary Angioedema Survey. Harris Insights & Analytics LLC, A Stagwell Company. August 3, 2020.
LIVING A FULL, ACTIVE LIFE WITH HAE
If you or a family member has HAE, you may be concerned about how it will affect your life. Many people find they can successfully manage the condition by working with their doctors to live healthy, active lives.
Having HAE means you need to take a few precautions, such as:
- Identifying personal triggers and symptoms
- Always having an on-demand rescue treatment nearby
- Working to reduce physical and emotional stress
The more you learn about HAE, the more in control you’ll feel.
What makes HAEGARDA different?
It is the HAE therapy that reduces attacks by 95%†
SEE HOW HAEGARDAPREVENTS HAE ATTACKS
†Median reduction in the number of attacks in patients receiving 60 IU/kg of HAEGARDA vs placebo.
Recognize your triggers
Although HAE attacks are often unpredictable, some potential triggers have been identified:
Fatigue or stress
Accidental trauma
Dental or medical procedures or surgery
Fever, illness, infection
Menstrual cycle, hormonal changes
Certain medications
When it's time to discuss preventive therapy with your doctor
Some factors to discuss:
- Severity and frequency of attacks Where are my attacks? How often am I experiencing an attack?
- How the therapy works How does the therapy work in my body?
- Quality of life Is my fear of an attack affecting my day-to-day life?
- Uncontrolled on demand Am I achieving enough control with my on-demand therapy?
- Safety and side effects Is it safe to take with other non-HAE products, or while pregnant? Reduce some of the burden of HAE