Chronic Urticaria treatment and testing. Dr. Marcus Maurer answers questions about chronic hives.

Dr. Marcus Maurer discusses treatment options and the latest research in chronic urticaria.

00:00 Intro
2:44 : What kind of testing to diagnose CSU
4:16 : Punch biopsy
7:41 : thyroid autoantibodies and autoimmune urticaria
8:29 : Autoimmune urticaria vs autoallergy
10:29 : Xolair Non-responders
12:45 : When should steroids and immunosuppressants be used
14:25 : Antihistamine side effects and safety
15:46 : Systemic symptoms and mast cell activation syndrome
18:55 : Anaphylaxis
20:20 : Urticaria Vasculitis
21:52 : Why do only some people get angioedema
24:02 : Dealing with doctors who ignore our symptoms
31:54 : Triggers, stress, and diet
38:15 : Tracking
41:03: Mast cell degranulation
41:03 : New upcoming treatments
46:22 : Inducible Urticarias
50:26 : Genetics
50:42 : Prevalence
53:25 : Advocating for urticaria awareness


Urticaria resources:
Cruse Control symptom monitoring App is available in Germany. Will be available in other countries at a later date. For more info: http://cruse-control.com/
To find a Ucare center near you: https://www.ga2len-ucare.com/centers/...

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https://www.ga2len-ucare.com/centers/...
http://urticariaday.org/

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