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*Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulty). | *Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulty). | ||
*Swelling in the throat can lead to life-threatening airway blockage. | *Swelling in the throat can lead to life-threatening airway blockage. | ||
==Prognosis== | |||
Hives may be uncomfortable, but they generally are harmless and disappear on their own. In most cases, the exact cause of hives cannot be identified. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Complications
- Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulty).
- Swelling in the throat can lead to life-threatening airway blockage.
Prognosis
Hives may be uncomfortable, but they generally are harmless and disappear on their own. In most cases, the exact cause of hives cannot be identified.