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Hives(Urticaria) and Angioedema in Children
Skin Diseases in Children
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URTICARIA (HIVES) AND ANGIOEDEMA
What are known causes of Urticaria and Angioedema?
In most patients, the causes of Urticaria and Angioedema are unknown. Less than 10% of the patient can relate their symptoms to exposure to certain medications, foods or foods additives, infections, physical contact, immune disorder or some type of illness.
How is diagnosis of Urticaria and Angioedema made?
Diagnosis of Urticaria can be made on clinical symptoms.
What should you do if your child gets Urticaria or Angioedema?
If your child is getting acute irritation and red patches with uneasiness, contact your family physician for early management. The doctor may prescribe certain medications such as antihistamines for controlling the urticaria. If there is swelling that is rapidly progressing, then the doctor may prescribe steroids in addition.
How can Urticaria and Angioedema be prevented?
If the source of allergy is known, avoiding the allergen may be useful. In most cases, it can't be prevented because source of illness is not known.
In most patients, the causes of Urticaria and Angioedema are unknown. Less than 10% of the patient can relate their symptoms to exposure to certain medications, foods or foods additives, infections, physical contact, immune disorder or some type of illness.
How is diagnosis of Urticaria and Angioedema made?
Diagnosis of Urticaria can be made on clinical symptoms.
What should you do if your child gets Urticaria or Angioedema?
If your child is getting acute irritation and red patches with uneasiness, contact your family physician for early management. The doctor may prescribe certain medications such as antihistamines for controlling the urticaria. If there is swelling that is rapidly progressing, then the doctor may prescribe steroids in addition.
How can Urticaria and Angioedema be prevented?
If the source of allergy is known, avoiding the allergen may be useful. In most cases, it can't be prevented because source of illness is not known.
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