1 | Time of the first onset of urticaria |
2 | Frequency of symptoms and duration of the single wheal |
3 | Circadian variations |
4 | Appearance on weekends, holidays or trips abroad |
5 | Size, shape and distribution of wheals |
6 | Associated angioedema |
7 | Concomitant subjective symptoms (itching, burning, pain, etc.) |
8 | Familiar history of urticaria and atopy |
9 | Previous or concomitant diseases (allergic, infective, gastroenterological, psychiatric) |
10 | Surgical implants or events during surgery |
11 | Potential triggers (physical exercise, physical agents, foods, occasional drugs, etc.) |
12 | Concomitant medication intake (NSAIDs, vaccines, hormones, laxatives, ear or eye drops, suppositories, natural remedies, etc.) |
13 | Apparent correlation with given food(s) |
14 | Correlation with the menstrual cycle |
15 | Cigarette smoking |
16 | Kind of work and hobbies |
17 | Stressful episodes |
18 | Quality of life related to current symptoms |
19 | Previous treatments for urticaria and its efficacy |