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Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)

Your patients may be struggling to communicate the full impact of their symptoms2,3

 

Real-world studies show differences in the assessment of CSU symptoms between physicians and patients. These differences may arise from intermittent CSU symptoms and unpredictable flare-ups, which may make it difficult for patients to communicate the full impact of symptoms during appointments.2,3

Doctors and patients report CSU severity differently3

 

Study design:3

A US cross-sectional, survey-based study (Adelphi CSU Disease Specific Programme, 2020–2021) collecting data from physicians and their adult patients with CSU via physician-completed patient record forms and matched patient questionnaires. Physician–patient matched records were used to assess agreement on disease burden and treatment satisfaction; the CSU severity alignment claims shown are from the overall matched-pair sample (n=460). This study was sponsored by Novartis.

Physician-patient communication study pie chart. 27% of patients rated their CSU severity higher than their physicians recorded. 5% of patients rated their CSU severity lower than their physicians recorded. 68% patient-physician agreement on CSU severity.

Based on Mosnaim G, et al. 2025.3

These differences may arise from intermittent CSU symptoms and unpredictable flare-ups, making it difficult for patients to communicate the full impact of symptoms during appointments.3

Patients with CSU may feel the condition negatively affects:2

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Physical comfort

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Sleep

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Daily activities

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Work performance

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Appearance

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Emotional wellbeing

Find out how you can support your patients who may have difficulty communicating the full impact of their CSU symptoms

 

On these pages, you'll find events and videos to help you learn more about CSU and support your conversations with patients. You can also contact us and ask to speak to a Novartis medical representative about CSU.

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CSU, chronic spontaneous urticaria; US, United States.

References

  1. Balp MM, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2025;39(10):1806-1817.

  2. Maurer M, et al. Allergy 2017;72(12):2005–2016.

  3. Mosnaim G, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2025;134(3):315–323.

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