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The science of the swell
HAE is a bradykinin-mediated disease, which means that effective management must target this pathway. Let’s put the focus back on bradykinin.
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Real people living with HAE.
Reveal your deflate HAE personality
QUESTION 1/4
When thinking about HAE and how you’re currently managing it, which best describes you?
A
I feel on edge. My current approach feels like it’s failing me, and HAE still controls much of my life.
B
I’m in total control. I’ve mastered my HAE with my current routine and live my life freely.
C
A fragile peace. I stick to a very rigid plan, even if it’s not ideal, because I’m worried of what might happen if I change it.
D
I’ve accepted the current situation. I’m willing to trade some freedom for stability, and just want to keep things simple.
Result
The Pioneer
You always believe that there are greener pastures just ahead. Your current HAE medication may suffice, but you will continue to search for something that suits your situation better.
Result
The Confident Champion
You feel in control of your HAE attacks and don’t let your disease dictate the contours of life. If a new HAE management option came along, even if it claimed to be something that suits your situation better, you’d need a lot of convincing to try it.
Result
The Precise Strategist
You don’t leave anything to chance and measure every decision according to risk vs reward. If a new medication was introduced that claimed to be something that suits your situation better, you’d need hard data in your hands to make any decisions about trying it.
Result
The Easy Rider
You don’t get bogged down in the details, that’s what the scientists are for. You just need to know that your medication will work when you need it to. And if it’s something that suits your situation better—all the better!
HAE, hereditary angioedema.
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