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Managing HAE Attacks
HAE can be managed with 2 types of treatment
Even if you’re on preventative therapy, you should always have an on-demand HAE treatment (also known as rescue or acute therapy) on you so you can respond to attacks if and when they happen. If you aren’t currently prescribed an on-demand treatment, talk to your doctor about your options.
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Preventative treatment
Preventative treatment is taken regularly
with the goal of reducing the number and
severity of HAE attacks. -
On-demand treatment
On-demand treatment is used to treat HAE
attacks as they occur and can help reduce
their length and severity.
Preventative therapies alone do not eliminate the burden of HAE attacks
Attacks cause significant disruptions to the lives of people with HAE, requiring them to modify their lifestyles and daily routines.
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In one study,
90% of people
on preventative treatment reported still
experiencing attacks
in the previous 12 months -
On average, people on preventative
treatment requested14 doses
of on-demand treatment per year
Injectable on-demand therapies come with their own set of challenges
On-demand treatment is a necessary part of HAE management and works best when taken at the first sign of symptoms, but many people receiving injectable on-demand therapy often delay treatment or don’t treat attacks at all.
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3.8 hours
was the average time people with HAE
waited to treat an attack* -
57%
of people with HAE do not treat all
their attacks, which may lead to prolonged
swelling and pain†
*Results from a 2023 HAE Association survey of 94 people taking either on-demand treatment or both on-demand and preventative treatment.
†Results from a 2022 HAE Association survey of 107 people taking either on-demand treatment or both on-demand and preventative treatment.
On-demand treatments can halt attack progression, but
it takes time for your body to clear the swelling. Treating as early as
possible can lead to less severe attacks and a faster recovery.
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