All Things Angioedema - Learning about Angioedema with Dr Thomas Buttgereit GA²LEN ACARE in collaboration with Medthority

Episode 17 – Unmet needs for HAE in Asia
Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Dr Philip Li to discuss the unmet needs of people with HAE in Asia, including the lack of consensus guidelines for the management of HAE, the lack of suitable diagnostic tools, and limited access to treatment.
For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Epidemiology, management and treatment access of hereditary angioedema in the Asia pacific region; Screening for type II hereditary angioedema; and Hong Kong-Macau severe hives and angioedema referral pathway.

Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Robin Lochbaum joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor‑induced angioedema, including information on the incidence and mechanism of action, and antihypertensive treatment options.
For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Concomitant medication in patients with bradykinin-mediated angioedema – there’s more than ACE inhibitors; The role of angiotensin receptor blockers in patients with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema; and Angiotensin II receptor blockers are safe in patients with prior angioedema related to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors – a nationwide registry-based cohort study.

“Should it be considered a part of chronic spontaneous urticaria?” Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Dr Marta Ferrer Puga to talk about mast cell-mediated angioedema, including discussion of the international urticaria guidelines definition.
For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: A comparative study of sex distribution, autoimmunity, blood, and inflammatory parameters in chronic spontaneous urticaria with angioedema and chronic histaminergic angioedema; Angioedema severity and impact on quality of life: Chronic histaminergic angioedema versus chronic spontaneous urticaria; and Medical algorithm: Diagnosis and management of histaminergic angioedema.

“There are a lot of doctors that should know about angioedema.” Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Janina Hahn joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss the importance of implementing an interdisciplinary approach in HAE, including tips on overcoming challenges.
For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/.

“Children should be informed about their illness according to their age.” Professor Henriette Farkas joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss angioedema in children, covering acute treatment options and the differing symptoms between adults and children.  
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For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Results from the phase 3 SPRING study; International consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with hereditary angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency; and Diagnosing pediatric patients with hereditary C1-inhibitor deficiency.

“I want to take an extra step, just to make sure that we never give up and provide them with the care that they deserve to receive.” Dr Danny Cohn joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to talk about the role of an HAE specialist providing long-term, often multigenerational care, including the benefits offered by ACARE centres.
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For more information about the GA2LEN ACARE network and its activities please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: The Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE).