Urticaria Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of Urticaria? (2)
A
Wheals/Hives
Angioedema
2
Q
Urticaria can last up to?
A
24 hours
3
Q
Acute Urticaria time period?
A
<6 Weeks
4
Q
Chronic Urticaria time period?
A
> 6 Weeks
5
Q
Causes of Urticaria? (6)
A
Virus Bacteria Infection Allergy NSAIDS Opiates Vaccination
6
Q
Chronic Urticaria treatment?
A
Idiopathic
7
Q
Treatment of Urticaria?
A
Antihistamines eg Desloratidine
8
Q
Possible treatments of Urticaria (5)
A
Desloratidine Ranitidine Montelukast Omalizumab Ciclosporin