All Things Angioedema - Learning about Angioedema with Dr Thomas Buttgereit

Episode 22 – HAE International

Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Henrik Balle Boysen, President of HAI International (HAEi), to discuss the HAEi network, including its origins, initiatives and tools developed to support people with HAE.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: HAE International; HAE day; and ACARE.

Episode 21 – Angioedema: A South African perspective

Associate Professor Jonny Peter joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss angioedema in South Africa, including the burden of disease for patients, the importance of patient education, and the success of advocacy for access to targeted treatments.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: South African Virtual Angioedema Centre; University of Cape Town Lung Institute, Allergy and Immunology Unit; and Fresh frozen plasma for on-demand hereditary angioedema treatment in South Africa and Iran.

Episode 20 – EAACI 2024 reflections

Dr Thomas Buttgereit asks Dr Clemens Schöffl about EAACI Congress 2024 highlights, which include early data on outcomes of CRISPR-based gene editing of KLKB1 in people with HAE.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: EAACI Congress 2024 – Breakthroughs in management of hereditary angioedema; CRISPR-Cas9 in vivo gene editing of KLKB1 for hereditary angioedema; Clinical experience with berotralstat in patients with hereditary angioedema with normal C1-esterase inhibitor: A commented case series.

Episode 19 – Pregnancy in HAE

Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Dr Teresa Caballero to discuss HAE in pregnant women, including the possible reasons for increased attacks and recommended treatment options.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: How does pregnancy and type of delivery affect the clinical course of hereditary angioedema?; and Successful pregnancy outcome in a hereditary angioedema patient with previous pregnancy losses: A proposed delivery plan.

Episode 18 – Factor XII mutation in HAE

Professor Anete Grumach joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss factor XII mutation in people with HAE, including the reasons for the high prevalence in females and recommended genetic tests.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Homozygosity for a factor XII mutation in one female and one male patient with hereditary angio-oedema; CpaA is a glycan-specific adamalysin-like protease secreted by Acinetobacter baumannii that inactivates coagulation factor XII; and Angioedema with normal complement studies: What do we know?

Episode 17 – Unmet needs for HAE in Asia

Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Dr Philip Li to discuss the unmet needs of people with HAE in Asia, including the lack of consensus guidelines for the management of HAE, the lack of suitable diagnostic tools, and limited access to treatment.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Epidemiology, management and treatment access of hereditary angioedema in the Asia pacific region; Screening for type II hereditary angioedema; and Hong Kong-Macau severe hives and angioedema referral pathway.

Episode 16 – ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema

Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Robin Lochbaum joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor‑induced angioedema, including information on the incidence and mechanism of action, and antihypertensive treatment options.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Concomitant medication in patients with bradykinin-mediated angioedema – there’s more than ACE inhibitors; The role of angiotensin receptor blockers in patients with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema; and Angiotensin II receptor blockers are safe in patients with prior angioedema related to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors – a nationwide registry-based cohort study.

Episode 15 – Mast cell-mediated angioedema

“Should it be considered a part of chronic spontaneous urticaria?” Dr Thomas Buttgereit welcomes Dr Marta Ferrer Puga to talk about mast cell-mediated angioedema, including discussion of the international urticaria guidelines definition.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: A comparative study of sex distribution, autoimmunity, blood, and inflammatory parameters in chronic spontaneous urticaria with angioedema and chronic histaminergic angioedema; Angioedema severity and impact on quality of life: Chronic histaminergic angioedema versus chronic spontaneous urticaria; and Medical algorithm: Diagnosis and management of histaminergic angioedema.

Episode 14 - Collaboration in HAE

“There are a lot of doctors that should know about angioedema.” Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Janina Hahn joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss the importance of implementing an interdisciplinary approach in HAE, including tips on overcoming challenges.
For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/.

Episode 13 – Angioedema in the paediatric population

“Children should be informed about their illness according to their age.” Professor Henriette Farkas joins Dr Thomas Buttgereit to discuss angioedema in children, covering acute treatment options and the differing symptoms between adults and children.  
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For more information about the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network - ACARE network and its activities, please visit https://acare-network.com/. Additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode can be found here: Results from the phase 3 SPRING study; International consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with hereditary angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency; and Diagnosing pediatric patients with hereditary C1-inhibitor deficiency.