Chronic urticaria

Background

  • Recurrent urticaria at least twice per week for 6 weeks [1]
  • Often autoimmune etiology

Types

Clinical Features

Raised urticaria

Differential Diagnosis

Acute allergic reaction

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

  • Discharge if no concern for anaphylaxis

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Grattan, et al, Chronic urticaria; PMID: 22345759
  2. Sachdeva, S, et al; Chronic Urticaria; PMID: 22345759
  3. Simons FE, et al; Histamine and H1-antihistamines: celebrating a century of progress. PMID: 22035879
  4. Yadav, S, et al; Management of difficult urticaria. PMID: 20161863
  5. Bigatà X, et al; Severe chronic urticaria: response to mirtazapine. PMID: 16243165