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The burden of chronic urticaria in Portuguese patients: a patient-reported observational study

Chronic urticaria (CU) is characterised by the recurrent appearance of wheals, angioedema, or both, persisting for more than six weeks. Despite its recognised impact on quality of life (QoL), the health and social burden of CU remains poorly characterised in Portugal. This cross-...

Drug Survival of Omalizumab and Factors Associated With Discontinuation in Chronic Urticaria

Importance Omalizumab is a recommended second-line therapy for chronic urticaria (CU), yet clinical evidence regarding long-term drug survival and determinants of discontinuation remains limited. Understanding drug survival patterns may inform clinical decision-making and patient...