Abstract

Background Sensitivity to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) is a possible cause of exacerbations in patients with asthma. NSAID sensitivity associated to chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps features Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD). Patients with AERD generally require long-term treatment with inhaled corticosteroids for moderate to severe persistent asthma. Respiratory reactions may begin within minutes to hours after ingestion of NSAIDs.

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