Skin tests in NSAIDS hypersensitivity.
Prick tests are more specific but less sensitive than ID which can give false positive results. 3 NSAIDS groups can be considered: Aspirin, diclofenac and metamizol with a higher percentage of positivity. For others NSAIDS including the newer coxibs positivity around 50%. Nimesulid and acetaminophen with a lower of positivity. Skin tests can be used in NSAIDS hypersensitivity to confirm clinical history but also to choose, case by case, a drug less prone to give hypersentivity reactions.
Palma-Carlos
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Clinical Allergy Immunology Center, Lisbon, Portugal.
Medina
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Palma-Carlos
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000276:immunology*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000379:methods
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal