156. The Long Itch - An Approach to Chronic Urticaria

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, biochemical mediators and treatment of chronic urticaria. We discuss the importance of a thorough history and physical to identify potential triggers as well as the utility of challenge testing and desensitization for treatment. Tune into our medicine minute to hear about two life threatening kinds of chronic urticaria that require treatment with epinephrine. Written by: Dr. Natasha Correa, Internal Medicine Residen...