The hospitalized child with urticaria.
Patients with urticaria and angioedema admitted to CHMC were analyzed. The most common etiologic factor for the urticaria was infection (in 45% of the cases), while drugs or medications were responsible in 10% of patients. Almost half of the children received corticosteroids for the treatment of their urticaria.
The hospitalized child with urticaria. Patients with urticaria and angioedema admitted to CHMC were analyzed. The most common etiologic factor for the urticaria was infection (in 45% of the cases), while drugs or medications were responsible in 10% of patients. Almost half of the children received corticosteroids for the treatment of their urticaria.