Tips
Tips for dealing with acute urticaria:
- Avoid foods or products you suspect may cause the hives
- Treat the symptoms with antihistamines
- Allergy tests or other attempts to find the cause are not necessary
- If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, see a doctor
- If your symptoms last longer than six weeks, see a doctor.
Tips for dealing with chronic urticaria:
- Keep a diary of your symptoms – this can often reveal hidden causes. Every day, write down the severity of your symptoms, everything you ate or drank, and any medications you took.
- Avoid painkillers in the „NSAID“ group („non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs“). These include aspirin, diclofenac, and ibuprofen.
- Patients with chronic urticaria often report that symptoms worsen after drinking coffee or alcohol. Strong spices can also cause problems.
Here you can find the Urticaria Guidelines of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network GA²LEN.
On 4 and 5 December 2008, the 3rd International Consensus Meeting on Urticaria takes place. 
Find more information here.
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