Table 2.

Suggested Questions

Number	Question
1	Time of onset of disease
2	Frequency and duration of wheals
3	Diurnal variation
4	Occurrence in relation to weekends, holidays, and foreign travel
5	Shape, size, and distribution of wheals
6	Associated angioedema
7	Associated subjective symptoms of lesion, e.g. itch, pain
8	Family and personal history regarding urticaria, atopy
9	Previous or current allergies, infections, internal diseases, or other possible causes
10	Psychosomatic and psychiatric diseases
11	Surgical implantations and events during surgery
12	Gastric/intestinal problems (stool, flatulence)
13	Induction by physical agents or exercise
14	Use of drugs (NSAIDs, injections, immunizations, hormones, laxatives, suppositories, ear and eye drops, and alternative remedies)
15	Observed correlation to food
16	Relationship to the menstrual cycle
17	Smoking habits
18	Type of work
19	Hobbies
20	Stress (eustress and distress)
21	Quality of life related to urticaria and emotional impact
22	Previous therapy and response to therapy