What to do if you have an attack of hives

Urticaria can be categorized into two main groups: spontaneous urticaria and induced urticaria. The disease attacked should be clear causative factors and eliminated, or given medication.
1. Spontaneous urticaria: this type of urticaria usually can not find a clear cause and trigger, most of the drug treatment, you can take oral cetirizine, loratadine treatment. If the condition is serious can be combined with imipramine, astemizole and other drugs. For chronic refractory patients, you can also use omalizumab, cyclosporine and other drugs.
2. Induced urticaria: mostly due to scratching, contact with external stimuli, need to promptly remove the cause or trigger, such as avoid scratching, avoid contact with cold or hot substances, avoid sun exposure, etc., the majority of patients in the removal of the cause of the disease can be relieved on their own.
If urticaria attack, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease after symptomatic treatment, the above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.