The 2025 WAO Guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary angioedema, with consideration of worldwide disparities

The 2025 World Allergy Organization (WAO) Guidelines for the Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) with Consideration of Worldwide Disparities provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed, and globally applicable framework for the care of this rare and potentially life-threatening disorder.HAE is a genetic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of subcutaneous and submucosal swelling, most commonly mediated by bradykinin, and is associated with substantial morbidity, impaired quality of life, and a lifelong risk of fatal laryngeal edema. 2