Anaphylaxis (cont.)
Chronic urticaria is not associated with nor is it a risk factor for the development of anaphylaxis 3
Acute urticaria is an associated symptom with anaphylaxis but the rapid simultaneous onset of CV or Respiratory symptoms will cause the patient to seek immediate medical attention
- Respiratory and Cardiovascular symptoms most always occur within 30 minutes of presentation of the hives
3. Winbery, Lieberman, Immun Clinic North America Vol 15 no 3 Aug ‘95