Question

A 28-year-old complains of recurrent itchy wheals appearing spontaneously. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria?

Accepted Answer

Non-sedating oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine

Answer

Oral corticosteroids long-term

Answer

H2 receptor antagonist

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Omalizumab

Practice question

A 28-year-old complains of recurrent itchy wheals appearing spontaneously. According to NICE guidelines what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria?