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Journal of Dermatological Treatment Volume 29, 2018 - Issue sup4: Omalizumab treatment in patients with severe chronic spontaneus urticaria: a selection of interesting case reports
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Omalizumab treatment in patients with severe chronic spontaneous urticaria: safety consideration from real-life experiences

Recurrent oedema of the uvula in a patient with chronic spontaneous urticaria successfully treated with omalizumab

Alessandro PannofinoAllergology and Immunology Clinic, Operative Unit of Medicine, Policoro Hospital, Policoro, Matera, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 8-9 | Received 19 Apr 2018, Accepted 13 Nov 2018, Published online: 08 Jan 2019

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