STEP BY STEP URTICARIA AND ANGIOEDEMA MANAGEMENT

1. Urticaria 1
• Definition 1
• History 5
• Epidemiology 6
• Etiopathogenesis 6
• Classification 9
• Quality of Life 11
• Clinical Features 11
• Differential Diagnosis 42
• Diagnosis of Acute Urticaria 44
• Diagnosis of Chronic Urticaria 45
• Annexure 55
• Urticaria diet 55
• Urticaria Activity Score (UAS) 56
• Urticaria Control Test 57
2. Angioedema 58
• Definition 58
• Etiopathological Classification 59
• Pathophysiology 59
• Clinical Features 65
• Investigations 66
3. Urticarial Syndromes 68
• Familial 69
4. Management 72
• Acute Urticaria 72
• Chronic Urticaria 73
• Angioedema 90
Bibliography 93
Index 97

Angioedema is the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, caused by a build-up of fluid. The symptoms of angioedema can affect any part of the body, but swelling usually affects the eyes, lips, genitals, hands or feet. Many people with angioedema also experience urticaria (hives), a raised, red and itchy rash that appears on the skin, which may have allergic or non-allergic causes (NHS Choices).
This book is a concise overview of all aspects of urticaria and angioedema. Each condition is presented in a step by step format, from initial presentation and examination, to diagnosis and management. Recent advances in the use of drugs to treat both conditions are discussed in depth.
Clinical images and a comprehensive bibliography enhance learning.

Key points
• Practical guide to urticaria and angioedema
• Presented in step by step format from presentation and examination, to diagnosis and treatment
• In depth discussion on recent advances in drug therapies
• Includes clinical images and a comprehensive bibliography

Author information
• Sanjay Ghosh
Professor, Department of Dermatology, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital
Kishanganj, Bihar; Medical Director (Honorary), Institute of Allergic and Immunologic Skin Diseases, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Saurav Kundu
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Kolkata, West Bengal, India