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How do doctors treat urticaria and angioedema?
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Antihistamines: Most physicians will treat urticaria with antihistamines. Often this requires higher than standard doses. In severe cases of angioedema, physicians often prescribe injectable epinephrine. Sometimes steroids are used to get the hives under control but often switched as soon as possible.It is helpful to see an allergist to try and identify any allergic triggers.
Answered 10/25/2016
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