Pediatric urticaria

Teresa Tsakok, George Du Toit, Carsten Flohr*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although urticaria is not a life-threatening disease, its impact on quality of life in children should not be overlooked. A systematic search of online databases, including Medline, was performed to inform a review aiming to equip clinicians with an evidence-based approach to all aspects of pediatric urticaria. This review hinges on an illustrative case and includes a summary table of studies pertaining to disease management in children. The multiple issues faced by patients, their families, and treating clinicians are highlighted, and the current literature on the presentation, natural history, investigation, and management of this poorly understood condition is assessed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)117-139
Number of pages23
JournalIMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2014

Keywords

  • Urticaria
  • Pediatric urticaria
  • Quality of life
  • Evidence-based approach
  • CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC URTICARIA
  • CHRONIC AUTOIMMUNE URTICARIA
  • AFFINITY IGE RECEPTOR
  • THYROID AUTOIMMUNITY
  • CELIAC-DISEASE
  • EMERGENCY-DEPARTMENT
  • CLINICAL-FEATURES
  • NATURAL-HISTORY
  • COLD URTICARIA
  • ANGIO-EDEMA

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