| Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
Patients with this condition typically have a triad of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, asthma and respiratory reaction after ingesting aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). It is usually diagnosed in adulthood, the three components of the disorder tend to develop serially over a period of years.
Reactions to Aspirin or other NSAIDs typically begin 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion of these medications, the severity of symptoms vary from minimal to severe. Symptoms may include:
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Nasal or eye symptoms including nasal congestions, runny nose, eye swelling and eye irritation
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Asthmatic symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, cough and chest tightness