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.

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Published inBritish journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Vol. 71; no. 8; p. 442
Main Authors Douglas, G C, Karkos, P D, Swift, A C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2010
Subjects
Aspirin - adverse effects
Asthma - chemically induced
Chronic Disease
Drug Hypersensitivity - diagnosis
Drug Hypersensitivity - etiology
Drug Hypersensitivity - therapy
Humans
Nasal Polyps - chemically induced
Respiration Disorders - chemically induced
Sinusitis - chemically induced
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1750-8460
DOI:10.12968/hmed.2010.71.8.77666