Allergic rhinitis relieved by aspirin and other nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs

Aspirin and other non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are known to cause urticaria and aggravate symptoms of bronchial asthma. This report describes a patient with allergic rhinitis whose symptoms were improved after ingestion of aspirin and the NSAIDS. The beneficial effect was confirmed by oral double-blind challenges.