How can HAE be treated?
UNTIL NOW, THERE IS NEITHER A CURE FOR PATIENTS WHO SUFFER FROM HAE ATTACKS NOR A THERAPEUTIC CONCEPT TO PREVENT THESE ATTACKS COMPLETELY.
In many countries, there are currently no acute attack treatments available for HAE patients. In those countries, physicians are therefore limited to providing patients with a short and long term prophylactic treatment with attenuated androgens (such as Danazol and Oxandrolone) and in some cases tranexamic acid (such as Cyklokapron).
Unlike allergic angioedema, HAE attacks do not respond to treatment with antihistamines, corticosteroids or epinephrine. Current HAE treatment options focus on providing rapid relief during attacks or on the prevention of symptoms in patients who experience a high frequency of attacks or who undergo dental or surgical procedures, which may trigger an attack.