Hereditary Angioedema: A Rare but Serious Condition

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What is Hereditary Angioedema? Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by sudden attacks of swelling in various body parts. The swelling or edema can occur in the hands, feet, limbs, face, intestinal wall, and airway. HAE is caused due to a defect in the gene that controls the C1-inhibitor protein, which regulates a group of proteins involved in inflammation and...

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