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ArticleAllergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology2025

Comorbidities in Canadian patients with hereditary angioedema: a quantitative survey study.

Paul K Keith, Gina Lacuesta, Dawn Goodyear, Stephen D Betschel, Belinda Yap, Marie-France Dansereau, Nataly Tanios, Rami El-Sayegh, Maye Machnouk, Hachem Mahfouz and 2 more

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Article in Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  2. Long-term effectiveness and safety of lanadelumab in Canadian patients with hereditary angioedema: a subanalysis of the EMPOWER study.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2026
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12 authors.

Paul K KeithDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, 3V47 HSC 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada. keithp@mcmaster.ca.
Gina LacuestaDalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Dawn GoodyearDivision of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Stephen D BetschelDepartment of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Belinda YapCencora, Innomar Strategies Inc, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Marie-France DansereauCencora, Innomar Strategies Inc, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Nataly TaniosCencora, Innomar Strategies Inc, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Rami El-SayeghCencora, Innomar Strategies Inc, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Maye MachnoukCSL Behring Canada Inc, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Hachem MahfouzCSL Behring Canada Inc, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Adriana MartinCSL Behring Canada Inc, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Susan WasermanDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, 3V47 HSC 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEvidence linking hereditary angioedema (HAE) to the potential association of developing other comorbidities, and how it is affected by HAE treatment is needed. The objective of this study is to identify comorbidities and measure the prevalence in HAE patients, compared to the prevalence in the general population using multiple Canadian sources when available.

methodsA quantitative survey design via a self-administered anonymous online questionnaire was conducted from October 13, 2022, to January 11, 2023. Respondents were individuals with HAE, enrolled in the CSL Behring patient support program (CSL Behring PLUS+; PSP).

resultsThis study included 123 patients (81% female; 60% HAE-1/HAE-2, 24% HAE Normal C1-INH (nC1-INH), 16% unsure of HAE type; 85% of patients were on long-term prophylaxis plus on-demand). Patients reported using the following HAE treatments: C1-esterase inhibitor (subcutaneous or intravenous), lanadelumab, icatibant, danazol, and tranexamic acid. Respondents (69%) reported at least one: autoimmune condition, asthma, or allergy. Reported autoimmune conditions (psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic urticaria, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis) were much higher than the general population (31% versus 5-8%). Patient-reported allergies were two times higher than the general population (54% versus 27%; i.e., aeroallergens) and asthma rates nearly two times higher than the general population (17% versus 8-11%).

conclusionThis cohort of HAE patients, most of whom were on prophylaxis, reported an increased prevalence of certain comorbidities compared to the general Canadian population. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the potentially increased risk of autoimmune conditions, allergies, and asthma in patients with HAE.

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AllergyAsthmaAutoimmuneC1 inhibitorComorbiditiesHereditary Angioedema

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PMCPMC11924777

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