Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a common problem, often affecting younger people. It refers to chronic urticaria that has no obvious cause or trigger and which causes weals to occur on the skin most days for 6 weeks or more. It can be a deeply distressing and frustrating condition for sufferers that can greatly affect their quality of life. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the possible triggers of CSU, how to approach the treatment of people with the condition and what drug therapies may be helpful.

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