Describe the cellular mechanism of urticaria and how it leads to the signs and symptoms experienced by the patient.What pharmacological and non-pharmacologic treatment options are available?
A 12-year-old boy is brought to the office for evaluation of hives. He has no significant past medical history and no history of allergies. He has just joined the middle school soccer team and noticed that he gets hives about 10 minutes into practice. The hives are itchy and consist of irregular blotches on his […]