Summary of recommendations for the management of hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency

The paper summarizes the recommendations of the Hereditary Angioedema Section of the Polish Society of Allergology regarding the management of this disease in a view on up-to-date data. Its classification, pathomechanism, clinical picture and diagnosis were discussed. The principles of treatment and prevention of edema attacks and disease monitoring were presented. Characteristic features related to the course and management during pregnancy and in the pediatric group of patients were mentioned.