@Sharon 🌸 What causes a swollen face? What is facial angioedema? For general educational purposes only. #swelling #tiktokdoc #LearnOnTikTok | Zachary Rubin, MD

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic #RareDisease that causes frequent and severe swelling of the skin, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, upper respiratory system, face and throat. Despite currently available treatments, attacks remain unpredictable and can be life-threatening. Together with HAE International - HAEi and the HAE community, Ionis is participating in the #active4HAE challenge in support of hae day, an annual observance on May 16 to raise awareness of HAE. From Carlsbad to Boston to

A deep dive into some of the most common and not so common causes of acute hives (urticaria) and/or swelling (angioedema). #allergies #rash #hives #tiktokdoc #LearnOnTikTok #exercise | Zachary Rubin, MD