Diagnostic Approach to CSU

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Key Takeaways

CSU diagnosis requires detailed patient history and symptom assessment, focusing on wheals, hives, and angioedema.
The chronic and spontaneous nature of CSU complicates diagnosis due to symptom variability and lack of identifiable triggers.
Exclusion of other potential causes is crucial, often necessitating laboratory tests to rule out underlying conditions.
A comprehensive approach, considering clinical presentation and patient history, is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management.

Panelists discuss the clinical diagnosis of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), outlining the necessary steps for assessment, including the evaluation of wheals, hives, and angioedema, while addressing how the chronic and spontaneous characteristics of the disease can complicate the diagnostic process.

EP: 1.Overview of CSU: Prevalence and Presentations

EP: 2.Impact of CSU on Patient Quality of Life

EP: 3.Pathophysiology of CSU and Role of BTK

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EP: 4.Diagnostic Approach to CSU

EP: 5.Role of Testing in CSU Diagnosis

EP: 6.Referring CSU Patients to a Specialist

EP: 7.Treatment Goals and Guidelines for CSU

EP: 8.Role of Antihistamines, Steroids and Biologics in Treating CSU

Video content above is prompted by the following:

Let’s talk about the diagnosis of CSU. What steps are involved with making a clinical diagnosis of CSU?
- Can you describe assessment for wheals, hives, angioedema, and any other pertinent symptoms?
- To what extent do the chronic and spontaneous nature of the disease impact the ability to make a diagnosis