10 Facts About HAE
to help others understand the burden
1
HAE is a rare disease that causes parts of my body to suddenly swell up. These attacks are unpredictable and can happen at any time.
2
These attacks can affect different parts of my body, including my face, arms, hands, legs, feet, genitals, or stomach.
3
If an attack affects my throat and prevents me from breathing, it can be life-threatening.
4
These attacks can be triggered by anxiety, injury, or even excitement, and sometimes happen for no known reason.
5
About one person in 50,000 has HAE in the United States.
6
There are about 9,000 people living with HAE in the United States.
7
HAE is typically passed down from parent to child.
8
HAE is not contagious, and I
cannot pass it on to you.
9
An attack from HAE is not the same as swelling from an allergic reaction.
10
Allergy medications don’t treat HAE attacks. To treat one, I use medication for HAE prescribed by a healthcare provider.
Learn about the trade-offs patients may be forced to make with current HAE management approaches.
