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?
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Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 17, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
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But with an infection that has spread to his other eye, the veteran broadcaster is making a call to the bullpen.
“I don’t know if you’re aware of this or not, but you’re Mariano Rivera — at least tonight,” Costas told Matt Lauer on air Tuesday morning.
Lauer appeared surprised: “So I’m stepping in for you tonight, the master of Olympic prime time?”
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dpetrone01 Tags: Health Sports Bob Costas Boomer and Carton Conjunctivis Eye Health Pink Eye Source Type: news
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Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
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Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
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Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Journal Article Source Type: news
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Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News Source Type: news
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Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy Source Type: news
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Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
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Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 19, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley, James Meikle Tags: The Guardian Infectious diseases News Health Vaccines and immunisation Society MMR UK news Wales Source Type: news
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Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 19, 2013 Category: Science Authors: James Meikle Tags: Infectious diseases News Health guardian.co.uk Vaccines and immunisation Society MMR UK news Wales Science Source Type: news
