The Price of a Life: Unveiling the Struggle of Living With Hereditary Angioedema.
Cureus
; 15(7): e42699, 2023 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-37654956
ABSTRACT
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of localized swelling in various body tissues. Despite advancements in the management and prevention of HAE, high costs limit accessibility to these medications and remain a significant hurdle for many patients. This case report illustrates the implications and life-threatening consequences of the affordability crisis associated with HAE medications. To the authors' knowledge, this case also highlights the first reported case of cocaine serving as an HAE trigger.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article