Unmet needs in the management of hereditary angioedema from the perspective of Brazilian patients
This study highlighted significant challenges in HAE management among Brazilian patients, particularly concerning delayed diagnosis, misconceptions about treatment, and inadequate access to specialized care and prophylactic treatments. The high frequency of emergency room visits underscores the difficulties in managing the disease. The substantial burden of HAE on QoL emphasizes the urgent need for improved physician education, streamlined diagnostic processes, and equitable access to effective medications and specialized care facilities<b>.</b> Addressing these gaps is crucial to better support HAE patients, improve diagnostic timeliness, enhance treatment efficacy, and ultimately enhance the overall quality of life for individuals living with HAE.
Authors
- Ana Claudia Guersoni
- Mara Giavina‐Bianchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7059-4068)
- Raquel de Oliveira Martins
- Pedro Francisco Giavina-Bianchi Junior (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1034-7580)
- M Fortunato
Institutions
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (BR)
- ENT and Allergy (US)
- Associação Brasileira de Antropologia (BR)
- CSL (Switzerland) (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Allergy Organization Journal
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2024.100992
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.88
Funders
- Universidade de São Paulo