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Plasma‐derived C 1‐ INH for managing hereditary angioedema in pediatric patients: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Craig Timothy J.,
Schneider Lynda C.,
MacGinnitie Andrew J.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pediatric allergy and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.269
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1399-3038
pISSN - 0905-6157
DOI - 10.1111/pai.12425
Subject(s) - hereditary angioedema , medicine , angioedema , pediatrics , dermatology
Presently, medications approved for children with Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) are extremely limited. This is especially the case for children under 12 years of age. For this reason we reviewed and summarized the data on treatment of children with HAE. Available data indicate that plasma derived C1‐inhibitor is a safe, effective treatment option for HAE in pediatric patients, including those below 12 years of age. Other therapies are also appear safe for the under 12 year of age, but less data are available. Importantly, home‐based treatment of HAE in this age group appears to be safe and effective and can improve quality of life. These findings support current HAE consensus guidelines which strongly recommend the use of plasma derived C1‐inhibitor as a first‐line treatment in children and encourage home and self‐treatment.