Impact of CSU on Patient Quality of Life

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CSU significantly affects patients' clinical and psychosocial well-being, leading to increased depression and sleep disturbances.
The chronic nature of CSU results in frequent absenteeism and negatively impacts professional life, reducing productivity.
Persistent symptoms and unpredictability of CSU flare-ups contribute to heightened stress and anxiety, diminishing quality of life.
Effective management of CSU requires addressing both physical symptoms and psychological burden to improve patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) significantly impacts patients’ overall well-being, both clinically and psychosocially, highlighting increased prevalence of depression, sleep disturbances, absenteeism, and adverse effects on professional life.

EP: 1.Overview of CSU: Prevalence and Presentations

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

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How does CSU affect a patient’s overall well-being (clinical and psychosocial)?

Can you share insights on the increased prevalence of depression, sleep, absenteeism, impact on professional life, etc, in patients with CSU?