Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, e20220205.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220205

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Treatment and disease burden of hereditary angioedema

Liu Jia1,2, Gu Yinghua1,2, He Xiaoning1,2   

  1. 1School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; 2Center for Social Survey and Data, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
  • Received:2022-03-29 Revised:2023-03-27 Online:2024-01-29 Published:2024-03-11
  • Contact: He Xiaoning E-mail:hexn@tju.edu.cn

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by swelling of the skin and mucosa. The global prevalence of HAE is about 1/50 000, but relevant epidemiological data are still lacking in China. As a rare disease, HAE is still poorly recognized in clinical practice and society, often leading to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. Moreover, it seriously affects the quality of life and lifespan of patients, and brings a heavy economic burden to families and society. This review summarizes the epidemiology, treatment strategies, economic burden of HAE, as well as health-related quality of life of patients, aiming to improve the understanding of HAE among clinicians and healthcare decision-makers.

Key words: Angioedemas, hereditary, Cost of illness, Therapy, Quality of life