The role of patient-reported outcomes in the management of chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a debilitating condition that can substantially affect patients' quality of life (QoL), mental health and ability to perform daily tasks. International guidelines on the management of CSU, jointly developed by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GALEN), European Dermatology Forum (EDF) and World Allergy Organization (WAO), recommend a treat-to-target strategy until symptom control or remission is achieved. This may mean stepping up or down in the treatment algorithm according to the course of CSU and re-evaluating the need for continued/alternative drug treatment.

Management of allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis, including hay fever, can have a major effect on patients' quality of life. This article outlines the assessment and management of this common condition, which nurses are ideally placed to carry out.