title: Urticaria and angioedema.
abstract: This article discusses the allergist's or dermatologist's rational pathophysiologic approach to urticaria and angioedema. Every recognized cause is outlined and identified for preventing acute urticaria. Appreciating chronic urticaria as a "twitchy mast cell" syndrome is emphasized. The "art of pharmacologic" gymnastics is presented for the safest and most effective management of patients with urticaria.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Beltrani
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D000799:Angioedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012737:Sex Factors; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists