Individualizing Preventive Therapy for Hereditary Angioedema

Visit annenberg.net/HAE for the complete activity on the recognition and preventive treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). The activity includes several eye-opening video clips from patients with HAE who describe how HAE affects their daily lives. In this activity, William Lumry, MD, FACAAI, discusses the genetic component of HAE and differences among the types of HAE. He shares his experiences in diagnosing and treating these patients and compares 5 guidelines for managing HAE, highlighting areas where they agree. Dr. Lumry focuses on preventive therapy, comparing the options currently available and patients for whom preventive therapy should be considered.