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Review
. 2012 Aug;12(4):267-72.
doi: 10.1007/s11882-012-0270-7.

Chronic urticaria

Torsten Zuberbier  1
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Review

Chronic urticaria

Torsten Zuberbier. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

Chronic urticaria is defined as case of spontaneous wheals and/or angioedema persisting for a period of at least six weeks. The disease has an average duration of three to five years and is strongly associated with a decrease of quality of life and performance. Current international guidelines recommend the use of non-sedating antihistamines as the first choice in therapy and up-dosing these up to fourfold in cases of non-response. Alternative treatments for the afflicted who do not respond to antihistamine-treatment are also available but are not approved for use on urticaria.

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