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Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Review

HAE therapies: past present and future

Author: Bruce L Zuraw

Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Advances in understanding the pathophysiology and mechanism of swelling in hereditary angioedema (HAE) has resulted in the development of multiple new drugs for the acute and prophylactic treatment of patients with HAE. This review will recap the past treatment options, review the new current treatment options, and discuss potential future treatment options for patients with HAE.
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Metadata
Title
HAE therapies: past present and future
Author
Bruce L Zuraw
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1710-1492
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-6-23

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