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Urticaria- acute and chronic Flashcards

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Definition of urticaria?

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Erythematous, blanching, oedematous, non painful, pruritic lesions

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Acute urticaria

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Lasts <6 weeks
Due to hypersensitivity reaction with specific trigger
Or
Underlying viral infection in children

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Management of urticaria?

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Antihistamines

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Chronic urticaria

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Daily or near daily episodes of hives occurring for 6 weeks or more

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Diagnosis of urticaria?

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Clinical diagnosis

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Year three sofia not in med ed lecture (24 decks)

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