Sodium salicylate sensitivity in an asthmatic patient with aspirin sensitivity

J Korean Med Sci. 1991 Jun;6(2):113-7. doi: 10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.113.

Abstract

Non-acetylated salicylates have been recommended for use as alternatives to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in aspirin and/or tartrazine-sensitive patients. We experienced a case of an aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patient who developed a broncho-obstructive reaction after taking 100 mg of sodium salicylate. The result of this study suggests that sodium salicylate may cross-react with aspirin in aspirin-and tartrazine-sensitive patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspirin / adverse effects*
  • Aspirin / immunology
  • Asthma / complications*
  • Asthma / diagnosis
  • Asthma / etiology
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Cross Reactions
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Sodium Salicylate / adverse effects*
  • Sodium Salicylate / immunology
  • Tartrazine / adverse effects

Substances

  • Tartrazine
  • Aspirin
  • Sodium Salicylate