Conclusions

• Cardinal features of urticaria (acute or chronic)

  • cutaneous wheals, redness and itching

• Diagnosis of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

  • a diagnosis of exclusion by physicians

• Consequences of patient misdiagnosis represents a low safety risk

• Availability of OTC non-sedating H1 antihistamines in CIU:

  • Better safety profile (vs.current OTC antihistamines)
  • Creates opportunity for better care through labeling and patient education

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