Referring CSU Patients to a Specialist

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Key Takeaways

Routine blood tests, such as ESR, CRP, IgG anti-TPO, and total IgE, are recommended for diagnosis.
Biopsy is generally not required for diagnostic testing in this context.
Disease severity is assessed using UAS7 and UCT, evaluating symptom frequency, intensity, and control.

Panelists discuss the appropriate timing for general practitioners to refer patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) to specialists, examining real-world referral patterns and the dynamics between dermatologists and allergists in managing the condition.

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

EP: 4.Diagnostic Approach to CSU

EP: 5.Role of Testing in CSU Diagnosis

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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:

At what point should general practitioners refer their patients to specialists? Does this typically happen in the real world?
- What referral patterns do you typically observe among dermatologists and allergists?