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.
