Hereditary Angioedema
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Treatment
Try to prevent attacks by avoiding trauma and precipitating factors. In contrast to other causes of angioedema (e.g., from allergies), antihistamines and other related treatments are of limited benefit in hereditary angioedema.
Attenuated androgens, which are derivatives of normal sex hormones, can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.
Once an attack occurs, treatment includes pain relief and intravenous fluids. A new treatment using C1-inhibitor concentrate is being tested.
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