Classification of CSU
Urticaria may be classified into different subtypes based on duration and cause.
CSU is defined as the spontaneous daily or almost daily occurrence of itchy hives, angioedema or both, lasting for six weeks or more.1
*Patient verbatim and profile comes from hypothetical patient for illustrative purpose only
†Data from ASTERIA II; two other phase III studies (ASTERIA I and GLACIAL) were also conducted to assess efficacy and safety of Xolair® in inadequately controlled CSU patients
‡Xolair® 300mg vs. baseline at 12 weeks; p<0.001 vs placebo. DLQI Dermatology Life Quality Index
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