urticaria Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
features of urticaria
A
pale, pink raised skin
hives, wheals
itchy
2
Q
management of urticaria
A
non-sedating antihistamines (loratadine or cetirizine)- continued for 6 weeks
sedating antihistamines (chlorphenamine)
prednisolone for severe of resistant episodes