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Urticaria and angioedema
A E Davidson1, S D Miller, G Settipane
1Department of Pediatrics and Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02903.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Urticaria and angioedema are common conditions. This review covers their causes, diagnosis, and management strategies for chronic and acute cases.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Urticaria and angioedema are prevalent outpatient conditions.
- Their development involves intricate cellular and humoral mechanisms.
- Diagnosis relies on symptom history, triggers, and atopy assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review physical and hereditary syndromes associated with urticaria and angioedema.
- To discuss therapeutic approaches based on symptom duration and severity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of physical and hereditary syndromes.
- Analysis of diagnostic criteria based on patient history.
- Evaluation of treatment strategies for varying symptom profiles.
Main Results:
- Many factors can cause urticaria and angioedema, but specific causes remain unidentified in most chronic instances.
- Physical and hereditary syndromes represent distinct etiological categories.
- Treatment efficacy varies with symptom duration and severity.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of urticaria and angioedema requires a thorough diagnostic approach.
- Therapeutic regimens should be tailored to individual patient needs and disease characteristics.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of chronic urticaria and angioedema is warranted.