Pathophysiology of Hives
Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of hives as follows: Hives are swollen, itchy, pale red bumps that occur on the skin in response to exposure to certain allergens/triggers. Allergen/trigger sources could be exposure to environmental agents like pollen, temperature changes, chemicals, wasp bite, beestings, allergic foods, medications, and many more and vary from individual to individual. Exposure to an allergen/trigger can result in a hypersensitivity or allergic response. A chemical, histamine, is naturally secreted in [...]