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Dermatology

From Diagnosis to Treatment: Understanding Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), previously referred to as chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), can have a significant negative impact on daily activities and quality of life. Studies show that despite treatment guidelines, many patients are undertreated and fail to be escalated to the next appropriate step in therapy when their CSU symptoms are inadequately controlled with their current medication.

This program includes four modules. The first will review the patient burden and diagnosis of CSU. The second will review the treatment algorithm from 2018 International Guidelines, with a focus on the available treatment options and when to escalate therapy.The third case-based module will review a practical approach for treating patients unresponsive to licensed doses of antihistamines. The fourth cased-based module will review strategies for optimizing treatment of patients who fail second-line therapy.
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DURATION

1 hour

PROFESSION

Physician

# OF CREDITS

1

ACCREDITATION

Mainpro+

EXPIRY DATE

2021-03-23

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), previously referred to as chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), can have a significant negative impact on daily activities and quality of life. Studies show that despite treatment guidelines, many patients are undertreated and fail to be escalated to the next appropriate step in therapy when their CSU symptoms are inadequately controlled with their current medication.

This program includes four modules. The first will review the patient burden and diagnosis of CSU. The second will review the treatment algorithm from 2018 International Guidelines, with a focus on the available treatment options and when to escalate therapy.The third case-based module will review a practical approach for treating patients unresponsive to licensed doses of antihistamines. The fourth cased-based module will review strategies for optimizing treatment of patients who fail second-line therapy.

Faculty

Christine Palmay, CCFP, FCFP
Davindra Singh, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, DABD
Jeff Habert , CCFP, FCFP
Nikhil Joshi, MD, FRCPC
Werner Barnard, MB. ChB, MCFP

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Recognize the significant burden of CSU and the need for accurate and timely diagnosis
  • Describe the diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations as per 2018 International guidelines
  • Apply early escalation strategies, including when to refer to a specialist, for patients with inadequately controlled CSU

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Credit.
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# of credits: 1
Duration: 1 hour

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