Question

An adult with chronic urticaria has daily hives for over 6 weeks. First-line non-sedating antihistamines have not resolved symptoms. According to NICE what is the next escalation step

Accepted Answer

Add leukotriene receptor antagonist or increase antihistamine dose

Answer

Sedating antihistamines as sole therapy

Answer

Oral corticosteroids long-term

Answer

Ciclosporin therapy immediately

Answer

No further treatment

Practice question

An adult with chronic urticaria has daily hives for over 6 weeks. First-line non-sedating antihistamines have not resolved symptoms. According to NICE what is the next escalation step