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My wife is suffering with genetic disorder ?Hereditary angioedema? which is diagnosed in AIIMS, Delhi. But the injection (hydrocortisone) they have suggested to her is not much effective. Is there any other better injection for her.
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Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a very rare and potentially life-threatening genetic condition that occurs in about 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 50,000 people. HAE symptoms include edema (swelling) in various parts of the body, including: hands, feet, face and airway (throat).There are currently 6 products approved by the FDA for preventing and treating HAE attacks: BERINERT� - is an FDA-approved C1-inhibitor concentrate for treating acute HAE attacks in adults and pediatric patients. Berinert is delivered intravenously and is approved for on-demand treatment through self-administration.
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