Open AccessThe Impact of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria on Quality of Life in Korean Patients
Author(s) -
Min Ju Kang,
Hei Sung Kim,
Hyung Ok Kim,
Young Min Park
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
annals of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.385
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2005-3894
pISSN - 1013-9087
DOI - 10.5021/ad.2009.21.3.226
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , disease , chronic urticaria , activities of daily living , chronic disease , gerontology , physical therapy , nursing
Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a relatively common disease, and yet not much is known about the causative factors or its pathophysiology, which makes it difficult to cure. Due to its chronic nature, many patients have significantly reduced quality of life (QOL).
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