Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria in real life – in accordance with the guidelines? A cross-sectional physician-based survey study

Abstract

Background  Recently, the updated EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/WAO guidelines for urticaria have been published.


Objective  To examine how chronic spontaneous urticaria (csU) patients in Germany are diagnosed and treated, and to compare the outcome to the guideline recommendations.


Methods  During this cross-sectional survey study, most dermatologists, paediatricians and 5149 general practitioners in private practice in Germany were asked to participate. All physicians who agreed were requested to complete a standardized questionnaire about their diagnostic and therapeutic management of csU.


Results  A total of 776 questionnaires were available for analysis. Most physicians (82%) were attempting to identify ...

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