Urticaria is such a common problem, and there often seems to be little we can do. But there are a range of options. For example, how often do we consider using ranitidine... and if we wanted to use it, where does it fit into a graded approach to management?
In this Keep it Simple Summary (KISS), we review an evidence-based approach to urticaria, looking at practical strategies for diagnosis and management.
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