2. Cold Urticaria
3. Interviews

KSRT11's interview

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How did all start?

Started getting hives when I was cold outside for long periods of time. It has progressed to my throat and lips swelling and the hives appear after just a few minutes or less of feeling cold

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

Yes. After first appointment with allergist

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

Allergist

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

Avoiding cold temperatures. Medication regimens

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Living a normal, active life

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

No

What things have you stopped doing?

Outdoor activities in colder months

What do you think about the future?

I hope it stops getting worse

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

Before o started having symptoms! So my childhood

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

Be outside more

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