Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2167-0870
+44 1478 350008
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad and Clinica El Avila, Carcas, Venezuela
Research Article
Management of Severe Chronic Urticaria: Current and Future Therapies
Author(s): Mario Sánchez-Borges*, Sandra Nora González-Díaz, Jose Antonio Ortega Martell, Isabel Rojo and Ignacio J. Ansotegui Zubeldia
Chronic urticaria is highly prevalent in the population and a major motive for consultation in general practice as well as in
allergology and dermatology services. It represents a heavy burden on patient’s quality of life and results in significant costs.
This review article presents a comprehensive analysis of available literature on the definition, classification, pathogenesis,
diagnosis and management of patients suffering chronic urticaria and angioedema and provides clues for clinicians taking care
of them. Recommendations to utilize the management strategies contained in the guidelines and the instruments to assess
severity, control and quality of life are strongly encouraged... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0870.20.10.437