title: C1 inhibitor deficiency: management.
abstract: This is the second of two articles on C1 inhibitor deficiency based on a recent UK consensus document covering its diagnosis and management in adults and children. This summary focuses on the management of the disorder including prophylaxis, emergency treatment and special situations such as pregnancy and dental care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK. mark.gompels@north-bristol.swest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Gompels
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins / Q000172:deficiency*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins