Cabrini virtual GP education – Urticarias and allergic rhinitis update

Urticarias and allergic rhinitis update

Learning outcomes

• Describe how to initially investigate and treat recurrent, non-allergic, urticaria
• Summarise what features are not in keeping with an allergic driven process

Biography

Dr Ben Worcester, General Physician, Immunologist/Allergist

Dr Ben Worcester is a consultant specialist physician with expertise in Allergies, General (Internal) Medicine, and Peri-Operative Care. He provides comprehensive care to both adults and children aged 14 and above. He specialises in the treatment of a wide range of allergic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, asthma of all severities, anaphylaxis, food and drug allergies, chronic urticaria/angioedema, mastocytosis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and insect venom anaphylaxis.

Dr Worcester offers on-site skin prick testing to facilitate accurate diagnosis, and he is experienced in prescribing immunotherapy when appropriate. Dr Worcester has a patient-centred approach which ensures that each individual receives personalised, evidence-based care designed to optimise their health and well-being.