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Lutfeali S, Khan DA. Pediatric Drug Allergies: Updates on Beta-Lactam, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, and Chemotherapeutic Reactions. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2021; 41:667-683. [PMID: 34602236 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Adverse drug reactions are frequently reported in pediatric patients. In this review article, the authors discuss pediatric drug allergies with emphasis on the most common culprits, beta-lactam antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The authors also discuss reactions to non-beta-lactam antibiotics and chemotherapeutics. Skin testing has not yet been validated for many drugs, although notable exceptions include penicillin and carboplatin. The gold standard for diagnosis in most cases remains drug challenge, and the need for penicillin skin testing prior to oral provocation challenge has been questioned in recent studies. Successful desensitizations have also been reported with several drugs.
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- Shazia Lutfeali
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8859, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8859, USA.
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Lutfeali S, Khan DA. Pediatric Drug Allergies: Updates on Beta-Lactam, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, and Chemotherapeutic Reactions. Pediatr Clin North Am 2019; 66:1035-1051. [PMID: 31466678 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Adverse drug reactions are frequently reported in pediatric patients. In this review article, the authors discuss pediatric drug allergies with emphasis on the most common culprits, beta-lactam antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The authors also discuss reactions to non-beta-lactam antibiotics and chemotherapeutics. Skin testing has not yet been validated for many drugs, although notable exceptions include penicillin and carboplatin. The gold standard for diagnosis in most cases remains drug challenge, and the need for penicillin skin testing prior to oral provocation challenge has been questioned in recent studies. Successful desensitizations have also been reported with several drugs.
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- Shazia Lutfeali
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8859, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8859, USA.
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Shoda Y, Watanabe M, Wada K, Soutome T, Komine Y, Mikami T, Nemoto T, Ohara A. Successful management of severe asthma in a young boy with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis who received omalizumab: a case report. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2019; 15:55. [PMID: 31516504 PMCID: PMC6728995 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-019-0369-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps has recently increased in Japan and other East Asian countries, and this disease is called eosinophilic chronic sinusitis (ECRS) in Japan. ECRS usually occurs in adults and is frequently accompanied by refractory bronchial asthma. However, its occurrence in children under 10 years of age is rare. Here, we present an unusual case of ECRS complicated by intractable asthma in an 8-year-old boy. Case presentation Oral administration of prednisolone (10 mg/day) initially relieved the ECRS and bronchial asthma, but both returned during prednisolone dose reduction. Because nasal cavity-opening surgery was ineffective, oral administration prednisolone at 10 mg/day was continued. Pancytopenia was observed 16 months after the start of treatment, and the patient was admitted to our hospital. He was diagnosed with refractory cytopenia in childhood, but gradually improved after cyclosporine treatment. Although the dose of cyclosporine was therapeutic for asthma, it did not alleviate the asthma attacks, and the patient’s quality of life markedly decreased. We administered omalizumab even though its use was contraindicated by negative results in an inhalable antigen test. After the third administration of omalizumab, the asthma was better controlled and respiratory function improved; however, the nasal symptoms of ECRS persisted. Attempts to relieve these symptoms by increasing the therapeutic dose of omalizumab were only partially successful. We replaced omalizumab with mepolizumab; doing so slightly improved the sinusitis symptoms, but quality of life remained unsatisfactory. We repeated the nasal cavity-opening surgery. After surgery, the asthma and sinusitis were unchanged. Conclusions Omalizumab effectively treated the severe combined asthma in a young patient, but its effect on sinusitis was insufficient. More cases and long-term follow-up data are needed to better evaluate the effectiveness of mepolizumab for treatment of ECRS.
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- Yasuho Shoda
- 1Department of Pediatrics, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 2Department of Otolaryngology, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 3Department of Pathology, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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- 3Department of Pathology, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan.,4Department of Pathology, Showa University School of Medicine, Yokohama Northern Hospital, 35-1 Chigasaki-Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 224-8503 Japan
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Toho University School of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541 Japan
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Blanca-Lopez N, Soriano V, Garcia-Martin E, Canto G, Blanca M. NSAID-induced reactions: classification, prevalence, impact, and management strategies. J Asthma Allergy 2019; 12:217-233. [PMID: 31496752 PMCID: PMC6690438 DOI: 10.2147/jaa.s164806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the leading cause of hypersensitivity drug reactions. The different chemical structures, cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) and/or COX-2 inhibitors, are taken at all ages and some can be easily obtained over the counter. Vasoactive inflammatory mediators like histamine and leukotriene metabolites can produce local/systemic effects. Responders can be selective (SR), IgE or T-cell mediated, or cross-intolerant (CI). Inhibition of the COX pathway is the common mechanism in CI, with the skin being the most frequent organ involved, followed by the lung and/or the nose. An important number of cases have skin and respiratory involvement, with systemic manifestations ranging from mild to severe anaphylaxis. Among SR, this is the most frequent entity, often being severe. Recent years have seen an increase in reactions involving the skin, with many cases having urticaria and/or angioedema in the absence of chronic urticaria. Aspirin, the classical drug involved, has now been replaced by other NSAIDs, with ibuprofen being the universal culprit. For CI, no in vivo/in vitro diagnostic methods exist and controlled administration is the only option unless the cases evaluated report repetitive and consistent episodes with different NSAIDs. In SR, skin testing (patch and intradermal) with 24-48 reading can be useful, mainly for delayed T-cell responses. Acetyl salicylic acid (ASA) is the test drug to establish the diagnosis and confirm/exclude CI by controlled administration. Desensitization to ASA has been extensively used in respiratory cases though it can also be applied in those cases where it is required.
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- General University Hospital of Alicante-ISABIAL
, Alicante, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical and Surgery Therapy Department, University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain
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Anaesthetic management of patients with pre-existing allergic conditions: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2019; 123:e65-e81. [PMID: 30916009 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This narrative review seeks to distinguish the clinical patterns of pre-existing allergic conditions from other confounding non-allergic clinical entities, and to identify the potential related risks and facilitate their perioperative management. Follow-up investigation should be performed after a perioperative immediate hypersensitivity to establish a diagnosis and provide advice for subsequent anaesthetics, the main risk factor for perioperative immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated anaphylaxis being a previous uninvestigated perioperative immediate hypersensitivity reaction. The concept of cross-reactivity between drugs used in the perioperative setting and food is often quoted, but usually not supported by evidence. There is no reason to avoid propofol in egg, soy, or peanut allergy. The allergenic determinants have been characterised for fish, shellfish, and povidone iodine, but remain unknown for iodinated contrast agents. Iodinated drugs may be used in seafood allergy. Evidence supporting the risk for protamine allergy in fish allergy and in neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin use is lacking. Conversely, cross-reactivity to gelatin-based colloid may occur in α-gal syndrome. Atopy and allergic asthma along with other non-allergic conditions, such as NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, chronic urticaria, mastocytosis, and hereditary or acquired angioedema, are not risk factors for IgE-mediated drug allergy, but there is a perioperative risk associated with the potential for exacerbation of the various conditions.
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease in a Pediatric Patient Treated with Mepolizumab. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arbr.2018.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Kidon M, Blanca-Lopez N, Gomes E, Terreehorst I, Tanno L, Ponvert C, Chin CW, Caubet JC, Soyer O, Mori F, Blanca M, Atanaskovic-Markovic M. EAACI/ENDA Position Paper: Diagnosis and management of hypersensitivity reactions to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in children and adolescents. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2018; 29:469-480. [PMID: 29693290 DOI: 10.1111/pai.12915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used in the pediatric population as antipyretics/analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. Hypersensitivity (HS) reactions to NSAID in this age group, while similar to adults, have unique diagnostic and management issues. Although slowly accumulating, published data in this age group are still relatively rare and lacking a unifying consensus. This work is a summary of current knowledge and consensus recommendations utilizing both published data and expert opinion from the European Network of Drug Allergy (ENDA) and the Drug Hypersensitivity interest group in the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). This position paper summarizes diagnostic and management guidelines for children and adolescents with NSAIDs hypersensitivity.
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- Mona Kidon
- The Pediatric Allergy Clinic, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, CHP, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of ENT and Pediatrics, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hospital Sírio Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil.,Division of Allergy, Department of Pulmonology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,UPMC Paris 06, UMR-S 1136, IPLESP, Equipe EPAR, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France
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- Paediatric Pulmonology & Allergy Service, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Pediatric Allergy Department, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Service, Infanta Leonor University Hospital, Spain University, Madrid, Spain
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Méndez Sánchez A, Gutiérrez Martínez JR, Coca Pelaz A, Vázquez Piñera MA. Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease in a Pediatric Patient Treated with Mepolizumab. Arch Bronconeumol 2018; 55:55-57. [PMID: 29853258 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2018.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Alejandra Méndez Sánchez
- Unidad de Neumoalergia Infantil, Área de Gestión Clínica de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España.
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- Unidad de Neumoalergia Infantil, Área de Gestión Clínica de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España
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- Área de Gestión Clínica de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España
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- Unidad de Neumoalergia Infantil, Área de Gestión Clínica de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España
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Allergic disorders and immunodeficiencies are generally chronic and even lifelong conditions, often changing over time, making the cautious transition of care from childhood to adulthood particularly important. Many, but not all, patients can continue to receive their care from the same physician as they transition through adolescence and emerging adulthood, made possible because allergy/immunology training programs require cross-training in the care of both pediatric and adult patients. Although keeping the same physician makes the transition easier for many allergy/immunology patients, even these patients face psychosocial issues unique to adolescents and emerging adults, including increased autonomy, risk-taking behavior, and medical self-management. Successful transition for patients with chronic allergic and immunologic conditions involves an understanding of the natural history of these conditions by patients and physicians alike, a gradual increase in self-management depending on individual readiness, and careful communication between pediatric and adult specialists as care is transitioned. [Pediatr Ann. 2017;46(6):e229-e234.].
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Cousin M, Chiriac A, Molinari N, Demoly P, Caimmi D. Phenotypical characterization of children with hypersensitivity reactions to NSAIDs. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2016; 27:743-748. [PMID: 27171669 DOI: 10.1111/pai.12596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the main cause of drug-induced hypersensitivity in children. Many classifications have been proposed, focusing on adults. So far, no large study has deeply investigated a pediatric cohort. The aim of the present study was to describe a population of NSAID hypersensitive patients reporting a reaction during their childhood and to verify whether it is possible to classify pediatric patients, following the EAACI/ENDA classification. METHODS We conducted a historical prospective study including patients evaluated from 1996 to 2015 in the allergy unit of the Montpellier University Hospital. We included 635 patients. For each patient, we recorded clinical manifestations and possible comorbidities and tried to identify possible risk factors. RESULTS NSAID hypersensitivity was diagnosed in 107 of 635 patients (16.9%). In this group, 43 patients (40.2%) could not be classified following the ENDA recommendations. The main discrepancies were on the patients' clinical manifestations and on their possible underlying diseases. We identified, on a multivariate analysis, some risk factors for NSAID hypersensitivity: chronic urticaria (OR 7.737, 3.375-18.296 95%CI), atopic status (OR 2.514, 1.504-4.364 95%CI), and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (OR 1.799, 1.138-2.837 95%CI). On the basis of our results, we are proposing an adapted classification for NSAID hypersensitivity in children. CONCLUSIONS The current ENDA classification does not seem to be adapted for pediatric patients; a modified version does. Our study could help allergists better understand the differences between adults and children in developing hypersensitivity reactions to NSAIDs, but further large-scale prospective longitudinal analyses are required to validate this new classification.
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- Mathias Cousin
- Unité d'allergologie, Département de Pneumologie et Addictologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, CHRU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Unité d'allergologie, Département de Pneumologie et Addictologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, CHRU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,UPMC Paris 06, UMR-S 1136, IPLESP, Equipe EPAR, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France
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- Département de Statistiques, IMAG UMR5149 S, CHRU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Unité d'allergologie, Département de Pneumologie et Addictologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, CHRU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,UPMC Paris 06, UMR-S 1136, IPLESP, Equipe EPAR, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France
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- Unité d'allergologie, Département de Pneumologie et Addictologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, CHRU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France. .,UPMC Paris 06, UMR-S 1136, IPLESP, Equipe EPAR, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France.
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Morales DR, Guthrie B, Lipworth BJ, Jackson C, Donnan PT, Santiago VH. NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease: a meta-analysis evaluating prevalence, mean provocative dose of aspirin and increased asthma morbidity. Allergy 2015; 70:828-35. [PMID: 25855099 DOI: 10.1111/all.12629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence and mean provocative dose of oral aspirin (MPDA) triggering respiratory reactions in people with asthma have been inconsistently reported, and the relationship between NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD) and asthma morbidity was less well quantified. METHODS A systematic review was performed by identifying studies diagnosing NERD using blinded, placebo-controlled oral provocation challenge tests (OPCTs) or by self-reported history in people with asthma. Data were extracted, and effect estimates for changes in respiratory function, MPDA and asthma morbidity were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS The prevalence of NERD in adults with asthma was 9.0% (95% CI 6-12%) using OPCTs and 9.9% (95% CI 9.4-10.5%) using self-reported history from questionnaires. The MPDA in adults with NERD was 85.8 mg (95% CI 73.9-97.6). In people with NERD, the risk of: uncontrolled asthma was increased twofold (RR 1.96 (95% CI 1.25-3.07)); severe asthma and asthma attacks was increased by 60% (RR 1.58 (95% CI 1.15-2.16) and RR 1.59 (95% CI 1.21-2.09), respectively); emergency room visits was increased by 80% (RR 1.79 (95% CI 1.29-2.49)); and asthma hospitalization was increased by 40% (RR 1.37 (95% CI 1.12-1.67)) compared to people with NSAID-tolerant asthma. CONCLUSIONS Respiratory reactions triggered by oral aspirin in people with asthma are relatively common. At the population level, the prevalence of NERD was similar when measured using appropriately conducted OPCTs or by self-reported history. On average, respiratory reactions were triggered by clinically relevant doses of oral aspirin. Asthma morbidity was significantly increased in people with NERD who potentially require more intensive monitoring and follow-up.
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- D. R. Morales
- Quality, Safety & Informatics Group; Division of Population Health Sciences; Medical Research Institute; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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- Quality, Safety & Informatics Group; Division of Population Health Sciences; Medical Research Institute; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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- Scottish Centre for Respiratory Research; Medical Research Institute; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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- School of Medicine; University of Central Lancashire; Preston UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit; Division of Population Health Sciences; Medical Research Institute; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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- Quality, Safety & Informatics Group; Division of Population Health Sciences; Medical Research Institute; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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Ertoy Karagol HI, Yilmaz O, Topal E, Ceylan A, Bakirtas A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-exacerbated respiratory disease in adolescents. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2015; 5:392-8. [PMID: 25755210 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2014] [Revised: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 12/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been no study investigating nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD) exclusively in childhood. Therefore, in the current study, the authors aimed to evaluate the diagnostic features, clinical characteristics, and follow-up of adolescents diagnosed with NERD. METHODS The patients who were consecutively diagnosed with NERD between January 2011, and November 2013, included in the study. Oral provocation test (OPT) with at least 2 different NSAIDs was used to confirm NSAID hypersensitivity in patients with underlying asthma/chronic rhinosinusitis/nasal polyps. All patients were followed regularly in 3-month intervals by the Pediatric Allergy and Otorhinolaryngology Department for asthma, allergic rhinitis, or chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps. RESULTS A total of 10 adolescents with NERD were included in the study. The mean age of the patients at the time of diagnosis was 14.9 ± 1.5 years. Hives or angioedema accompanied respiratory complaints induced by NSAIDs. The mean duration of follow-up was 28.9 ± 12.4 months. All patients had asthma except 1 with asymptomatic bronchial hyperreactivity. Asthma of patients was well-controlled with moderate dose of inhaled corticosteroids. Chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps developed in 2 patients. Aspirin desensitization was required in these 2 patients with recurrent nasal polyps. CONCLUSION NERD in childhood has much more favorable clinical characteristics and course than in adulthood. Few adolescents with NERD refer with typical chronic upper respiratory tract complaints. The asthma component seems to be mild and is well controlled in the short-term follow-up.
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Asthma, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Asthma, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Asthma, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Mahdavinia M, Grammer LC. Chronic rhinosinusitis and age: is the pathogenesis different? Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2013; 11:1029-40. [PMID: 24073878 DOI: 10.1586/14787210.2013.839380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease with a significant impact on quality of life, which is seen across all age groups. There are differences in symptomatology, histopathology and associated diseases when comparing pediatric versus adult patients with CRS. Nasal polyposis tends to be less commonly seen in pediatric CRS compared with adults except in children with cystic fibrosis or allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. The differences in histopathology of CRS in different age groups include higher cellularity and more prominent lymphocytic infiltration in children compared with adults who tend to have a stronger eosinophilic infiltration and more prominent glandular hyperplasia. There are data supporting a stronger association of gastroesophageal reflux disease and otitis media with CRS in children compared with adults. Adenoids may play a role in pediatric, but not adult CRS. Immunodeficiencies and asthma are strongly associated with CRS in all age groups. There is a paucity of data on pathophysiology of disease on elderly CRS.
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- Mahboobeh Mahdavinia
- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy-Immunology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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