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Čes. slov. farm. 2024, 73(1):13-15 | DOI: 10.36290/csf.2024.002

Chronic spontaneous urticaria, treatment with antihistamines

Iva Karlová
Klinika chorob kožních a pohlavních Fakultní nemocnice a Lékařské fakulty Univerzity Palackého Olomouc

Chronic spontaneous urticaria is characterized by reccurent wheals lasting more than 6 weeks, it can persist for months or years. The disease can lead to a significant worsening in the quality of life. According to recent guidelines second-generation non-sedative antihistamines are the first-line treatment. If the therapeutic effect of the standard dose of antihistamines is insufficient, it is recommended to up-dose to 4-fold.

Keywords: chronic urticaria, antihistamines, up-dosing.

Accepted: March 19, 2024; Published: March 19, 2024  Show citation

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