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Chronic spontaneous urticaria
Jane Hsieh and Jason K. Lee
CMAJ January 16, 2017 189 (2) E77; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150951
Jane Hsieh
Department of Medicine (Hsieh), Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Lee), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MDJason K. Lee
Department of Medicine (Hsieh), Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Lee), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
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Chronic spontaneous urticaria
Jane Hsieh, Jason K. Lee
CMAJ Jan 2017, 189 (2) E77; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.150951
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- Chronic spontaneous urticaria is defined by the presence of hives daily or almost daily for at least six weeks
- The condition primarily affects the working population and may have a substantial impact on quality of life
- Although the pathophysiology is unknown, autoimmune mechanisms have been proposed
- The diagnosis is based on a thorough history and physical examination
- First-line treatment is a second-generation H1-antihistamine
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