Scott C B, Moloney M F
Programs Assisting Community Elderly, Inc., Roswell, Ga., USA.
Nurse Pract. 1996 Nov;21(11):42-6, 49-54 passim; quiz 59-61.
The incidence of urticaria, a symptom that accompanies many allergic disorders, is frequently reported to be low. However, an accurate estimate is difficult to determine as the condition is often unreported or misdiagnosed. Because the associated discomfort of urticaria is disproportionate to the seriousness of the condition, the lay public and health professionals alike tend to dismiss or overlook the need for a diagnostic workup and treatment options. Urticaria, however, can have a tremendous impact on the everyday life of the sufferer, and the significance of this condition warrants attention. In this paper, a brief overview of urticaria and its physiology is provided, followed by a discussion of the different types of physical urticarias. Assessment and diagnosis, cautions, guidelines, and techniques for the primary care provider are discussed.
荨麻疹是许多过敏性疾病伴随出现的一种症状，其发病率常被报道为较低。然而，由于这种情况常常未被报告或误诊，所以难以确定其准确的发病率。因为荨麻疹所带来的相关不适与病情的严重程度不成比例，所以普通大众和医疗专业人员往往都忽视或忽略了进行诊断检查和治疗的必要性。然而，荨麻疹会对患者的日常生活产生巨大影响，这种病症的重要性值得关注。本文简要概述了荨麻疹及其生理机制，随后讨论了不同类型的物理性荨麻疹。还讨论了针对初级保健提供者的评估与诊断、注意事项、指南及技术。
