Aspirin sensitivity and the nose.
There is a well-recognized association of aspirin sensitivity, aspirin-induced asthma, nasal polyposis or sinusitis, known as Samter's triad. This article outlines the pathogenesis and clinical features of this condition and reviews current management options.
Douglas
G C
GC
Wirral University NHS Trust, Liverpool.
Karkos
P D
PD
Swift
A C
AC
D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000139:chemically induced*
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