Aspirin sensitivity. A distressing reaction that is now often treatable.
Aspirin-induced hypersensitivity affects a substantial number of people, including 20% or more of asthmatic patients. A dramatic flare of symptoms occurs after indigestion of aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and symptoms can persist even after the agent is discontinued. Fortunately, aspirin desensitization, as described by the authors, now appears to be a treatment option.
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, CA 92037.
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D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
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