Urticaria and Angioedema Flashcards by amelia k

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Define urticaria

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Skin disease that may present with hives, angioedema, or both.

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Describe the 3 key features of hives in urticaria

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Pruritic (itchy)
Transient (<24hrs)
Swelling of superficial dermis

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Define angioedema

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Acute vs Chronic Urticaria

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Acute: recurrent episodes for less than 6 weeks
Chronic: recurrent episodes for more than 6 weeks

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Acute Urticaria Causes (4)

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Idiopathic
Upper respiratory tract infection
Drugs
Foods

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Acute Urticaria Onset

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Minutes to 2hrs post-exposure

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Acute Urticaria Treatment

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If severe angioedema or signs of anaphylaxis: epinephrine IM immediately

Otherwise administer antihistamines.

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