Urticaria natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History
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.