A case of possible anaphylaxis to ASA and structurally unrelated NSAIDs

BackgroundNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly used classes of medications, and are among the leading causes of drug hypersensitivity. NSAIDs hypersensitivity reactions are classified by symptom involvement and NSAIDs subclass cross-reactivity. Reactions varying from cutaneous involvement to respiratory symptoms can be triggered by multiple NSAIDs subclasses. Anaphylaxis, while rare, can be induced by a …