How Common is Hypersensitivity Cross-Reactivity with NSAIDs?

In this study, acetaminophen did not show cross-reactivity which is different than other studies that have shown ~25% cross-reactivity. The authors note that they did challenge testing which is different than many studies that use clinical history as the defining element of cross-reactivity. Questions for Further Discussion 1. What is the definition of angioedema? 2. What evaluation should be considered for a patient with potential NSAID hypersensitivity reaction? 3. What treatment options are available for pain and fever relief for patients with an NSAID hypersensitivity reaction? Related Cases Disease: Drug Reaction | Streptococcal Infections Symptom/Presentation: Pain Specialty: Allergy / Pulmonary Diseases | Pharmacology / Toxicology Age: School Ager To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. Evidence-based medicine information on this topic can be found at SearchingPediatrics.com, the National Guideline Clearinghouse and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Information prescriptions for patients can be found at MedlinePlus for this topic: Drug Reaction. To view current news articles on this topic check Google News. To view images related to this topic check Google Images. To view videos related to this topic check YouTube Videos. Liew WK, Chiang WC, Goh AE, Lim HH, Chay OM, Chang S, Tan JH, Shih E, Kidon M. Paediatric anaphylaxis in a Singaporean children cohort: changing food allergy triggers over ti...
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