Pediatric Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Diagnosis & Management: Challenges, Barriers, Strategies Miniseries Episode 1 – Diagnosing HAE Accurately
Description
Host: Kristin C. Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, FACAAI
Experts: Aleena Banerji, MD; Timothy J. Craig, DO, FACAAI
This discussion covers the key factors in accurately diagnosing HAE, including clinical history, lab testing, and the role of genetic testing in distinguishing between HAE types. Special considerations for diagnosing pediatric patients will also be discussed.
Learning Objective:
After listening to this podcast episode, participants should be better able to:
- Diagnose pediatric HAE accurately
References:
- Allen Meadows, MD; John Anderson, MD; Richard G. Gower, MD. Challenges in the management of hereditary angioedema in urban and rural settings. Results of a United States survey. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 130 (2023) 760−767.
- Riedl MA, Johnston DT, Anderson J, Meadows JA, Soteres D, LeBlanc SB, etal. Optimization of care for patients with hereditary angioedema living in rural areas. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol.2022;128(5):526–533.
- Busse PJ, Christiansen SC, Riedl MA, Banerji A, Bernstein JA, Castaldo AJ, et al. US HAEA Medical Advisory Board 2020 guidelines for the management of hereditary angioedema. JAllergyClinImmunolPract.2021;9(1):132–150.e3
- Mauer M, Magerl M, Bethschel A, Aberer W, et al. The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema—The 2021 revision and update Allergy. 10 January 2022
Speaker Disclosures:
Kristin C. Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, FACAAI
Advisor: Sanofi, Genentech, SELF/Conde Nast
Aleena Banerji, MD
Advisor: Astria, Biocryst, CSL Behring, Ionis, Intellia, Kalvista, Pharvaris, Takeda
Researcher: Astria, Ionis, Intellia
Timothy J. Craig, DO, FACAAI
Advisor: Biomarin, CSL Behring, Ionis, Kalvista, Takeda
Consultant: Biocryst, Biomarin, CSL Behring, Ionis, Kalvista, Ono, Takeda
Independent Contractor: Kalvista, Phavaris
Researcher: Astria, Biomarin, CSL Behring, GlaxoSmithKline, Ionis, Kalvista, Phavaris, Takeda
Speaker: Biomarin, CSL Behring, Kalvista, Regeneron, Takeda
This podcast miniseries is supported by a grant from Takeda.
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