| Literature DB >> 25936612 |
Ronald A Simon1, Kristen M Dazy, Jeremy D Waldram.
Abstract
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is a clinical entity comprising chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, asthma and intolerance to COX-1 inhibiting drugs. The pathogenesis is not completely understood at this point, but abnormal arachidonic acid metabolism is a key feature in this syndrome. The diagnosis is confirmed only by direct drug challenge. Aspirin desensitization followed by daily aspirin therapy is a useful treatment option in these patients. In this review article are discussed the important characteristics and treatment of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease.Entities:
Keywords: Samter’s triad; aspirin desensitization; aspirin sensitivity; aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease; asthma; nasal polyposis; rhinosinusitis
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25936612 DOI: 10.1586/1744666X.2015.1039940
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Clin Immunol ISSN: 1744-666X Impact factor: 4.473