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FEBRUARY 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . . Which of these statements about aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseases (AERD) is true or false?
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FEBRUARY 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Which of these statements about aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseases (AERD) is true or false?
- In many patients with AERD, similar respiratory symptoms are triggered by ingestion of NSAID agents such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
- In many patients with AERD, similar respiratory symptoms are triggered by ingestion of COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib or rofecoxib.
- AERD frequently includes nasal polyposis.
- There is an increased incidence of aspirin induced urticaria in those with AERD.
- AERD is frequently accompanied by increased leukotriene secretion.
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