Pharming Healthcare, Inc. announces the launch of a new disease awareness website, www.AllaboutAPDS.com, providing an educational resource to raise awareness of Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome, or APDS.

APDS is a rare primary immunodeficiency estimated to occur in 1-2 per million people worldwide.  Previously known as PASLI* disease, APDS has a wide variety of symptoms including severe recurrent respiratory tract infections, chronic benign lymphoproliferation, and autoimmune diseases, making it difficult to diagnose.  Patients are often misdiagnosed with other immunodeficiencies or autoimmune disorders and can have a long course to obtain a correct diagnosis.  

* PASLI—p110 delta-activating mutation causing senescent T cells, lymphadenopathy, and immunodeficiency

Disease Awareness Website Launch: AllaboutAPDS.com

AllaboutAPDS.com provides educational content for patients, caregivers, and those seeking information about diagnosing their condition. For healthcare professionals, the site offers a resource for disease awareness and steps to diagnosing the condition.

Pharming has also launched social media channels, including a Facebook page and YouTube channel to support the APDS community.  The AllaboutAPDS Facebook page provides information to educate the community of people living with or caring for someone with APDS.  The YouTube channel provides educational videos featuring healthcare professionals who specialize in APDS. 

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AllAboutAPDS

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCKl0kXT4z-z3FMTQKnTP42A

The website and social media channels are currently only available for U.S. audiences.

To learn more about Pharming, visit their website at www.pharming.com