Urticaria & Angioedema Flashcards
1
Q
% of urticaria
A
10%-20%
2
Q
how long does uritcaria usually last
A
a few days, some resolve in 24 hours or less
3
Q
when is it chronic idiopathic uritcaria
A
lasting longer than 6 weeks
4
Q
occurs by stroking the skkin firmly which causes release of histamine resulting in local redness, itchiness and swelling
A
dermographism
5
Q
acute etiologies of urticaria
A
food insect stings viral infection meds transfusion reaction contact
6
Q
chronic etiologices uritcaria
A
idiopathic autoimmune physical infections urticarial vasuliits cryoprinopathies
7
Q
deep tissue swelling
A
angioedema
8
Q
Tx of angioedema
A
avoidance
antihistamine
