Hereditary angioedema – overcome the fear

Introduction Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disease with deficiency or the occurrence of defective C1 esterase inhibitor. The result acutely occurring subcutaneous submucosal edema in various parts body, which can range from cosmetically disruptive to extremely painful life-threatening. In addition physical consequences, unpredictability many attacks and subsequent restrictions private professional life lead significant reduction quality psychological sequelae such as anxiety depression.