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[Asthma and aspirin]

A Sonneville1

  • 1C.H.U. de Tours, Hôpital Les Grandes Brosses.

Allergie Et Immunologie
|June 19, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Aspirin intolerance, characterized by nasal polyposis and asthma, is better understood through cyclo-oxygenase inhibition. New treatments like anti-leukotrienes offer hope for reduced corticosteroid dependence in managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Context:

  • Aspirin intolerance, historically termed 'aspirin illness', presents with a triad of nasal polyposis, severe asthma, and aspirin intolerance.
  • The condition's pathophysiology was linked to cyclo-oxygenase inhibition in 1975.
  • Advances in immuno-allergological investigations, including imaging and endoscopy, have improved management strategies.

Purpose:

  • To provide a historical overview of aspirin intolerance.
  • To highlight key milestones in understanding its pathophysiology and clinical presentation.
  • To discuss current and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Summary:

  • Aspirin intolerance, first described in the early 20th century, involves nasal polyposis, severe asthma, and intolerance to aspirin.

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  • Cyclo-oxygenase inhibition is central to its physiological interpretation.
  • While corticosteroid dependence remains a challenge, anti-leukotrienes show promise in reducing required corticosteroid doses.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic capabilities through advanced investigations.
    • Development of new therapeutic approaches targeting the 'nose-bronchus' axis.
    • Potential for reduced corticosteroid dependency with novel treatments like anti-leukotrienes.