Hereditary angioedema: children should be considered for training in self-administration.

Abstract

Hereditary angioedema is an inherited disease that causes periodic swelling attacks, which can be life threatening and have a major effect on a patient's life. Studies have shown that home therapy for angioedema reduces disease severity, leads to faster relief of symptoms, and improves quality of life. Most studies have been conducted in adults. We report a 13-year-old boy who quickly learned self-administration, which resulted in reduced frequency and severity of attacks. The aim of this report is to emphasize that children should be considered for self-administration training and that the process does not have to be long or complicated.

• Authors: Omar Abdel-Karim, Adis Dizdarevic, Anette Bygum
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2014 Nov-Dec Vol. 31 Issue 6 Pg. e132-5 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25208595 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Chemical References

• Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
• Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
• SERPING1 protein, human

Topics

• Adolescent
• Angioedemas, Hereditary (complications, drug therapy)
• Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins (administration & dosage)
• Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
• Humans
• Male
• Patient Education as Topic
• Self Administration