Volume 2, Number 3, June 2008

Urticaria and angioedema
Samantha Walker

Allergic diseases such as hayfever and allergic asthma are becoming increasingly common in westernised countries such as the United Kingdom, with an estimated 25% of the population now suffering from some form of allergic condition. Urticaria and angioedema are commonly thought of as allergic problems although in general only acute symptoms are related to allergen exposure. Here we discuss the diagnosis and management of urticaria and angioedema in primary care, with particular focus on identifying allergic triggers and managing long-term symptoms successfully.

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