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Urticaria and angio‐oedema
Author(s) -
RobertsThomson Peter J.,
Chan Alex,
Kupa Ann,
Heddle Robert J.,
Bradley John
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb133034.x
Subject(s) - angioedema , medicine , chronic urticaria , dermatology , signs and symptoms , intensive care medicine , surgery
Urticaria and angio‐oedema are a symptom complex covering a wide range of clinical disorders. Specific types are now well described, and it appears that many cases of idiopathic chronic urticaria which make up the vast majority of patients referred for assessment are due to intolerance to natural salicylates, preservatives and colouring agents. There is, therefore, an urgent need for legislation to enforce the clear identification of these chemicals in processed food and drugs.