Chronic urticaria is a common condition and is a source of great frustration to patients.
It has been suggested that there may be differences among physicians in their approach to this common clinical entity. A questionnaire was distributed Canada-wide to allergists, dermatologists, and a selection of practitioners with an interest in alternative medicine. The survey included questions on demographics, epidemiology, causative factors, diagnostic methods, therapeutic strategies, follow-up advice, and efficacy of therapies, with emphasis on personal experience. There was wide re p resentation from all regions of Canada and from physicians from all age groups, both genders, diff e rent types of practice, and years in practice. Diagnostic investigations were requested in a similar pattern with respect to timing.