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Are you managing chronic urticaria/angioedema any differently if the patient is only/predominantly presenting with urticaria or angioedema?

Some studies suggests that adding a LTRA may be more beneficial for angioedema.
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Allergy & Immunology · PennState Health
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The mechanism is similar for urticaria and histamine-induced angioedema, so I would expect a similar response. The evidence to support the use of montelukast for U/A is slim, but there are some supporting data. Nonetheless, the newest WAO guideline does not suggest an addition to the therapeutic pyr...

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