Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Measuring Local Anaphylaxis in Mice
Published on: October 14, 2014
[What are the main symptoms of urticaria and how are they systematically recorded?]
1Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence (ACARE), Institute of Allergology, CBF, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland. markus.magerl@charite.de.
Abstract:
Wheals or angioedema or both are the main symptoms of urticaria. The small number of the symptoms usually makes diagnosis easy. What is not trivial, however, is the comprehensive systematic recording and assessment of these symptoms and, above all, their sequelae, which affect many areas of the patient's life. Disease activity, quality of life and disease control can and should be measured before and during treatment in order to optimally adapt therapeutic measures. The instruments developed for this purpose have become easier and more convenient to use in recent years thanks to user-friendly platforms such as mobile health apps.
Related Concept Videos
Allergic Reactions
Hypersensitivities
Types of Hypersensitivities
Hypersensitivity reactions are categorized into four types: Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4. Each type has a distinct mechanism...
Temperature Measurement Sites
Oral: When assessing oral temperature, the thermometer tip should be placed under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket. It offers accurate readings and can be...
Assessing Body Temperature - Axilla
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain infection control and prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the patient by explaining the procedure to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensure privacy, expose the axilla, and inform the patient that minimal movement is crucial for an accurate reading.
Step 3: Adjust the patient’s clothing to expose only the axilla. It minimizes...
Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Few clinical manifestations differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Distinctions in the location, timing, and pain relief are crucial for healthcare providers in differentiating between gastric and duodenal ulcers during clinical assessments.
Assessment of radial pulse
The radial pulse, located at the wrist, is often the preferred site for assessing peripheral pulse because of its accessibility and dependability. The process of determining the radial pulse involves several steps:

