Sinus surgery is associated with a decrease in aspirin-induced reaction severity in AERD patients

ConclusionsSinus surgery results in decreased aspirin sensitivity and a decrease in several plasma and urine eicosanoid levels in AERD patients. Diagnostic aspirin challenges should be offered to patients with suspected AERD prior to ESS to increase diagnostic accuracy. Patients with established AERD could undergo aspirin desensitizations after ESS as the severity of their aspirin-induced hypersensitivity reactions lessens.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research