Table 3.
Classification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory hypersensitivity for the older paediatric population and adolescents (10-19 y)
Cross-reactivity | Type of reaction | Clinical presentation | Chronology | Mechanism | Cofactors |
Cross-intolerant reactions, non allergic | NSAIDs-exacerbated respiratory disease | Bronchial obstruction, dyspnea, nasal congestion, (NERD) | minutes-hours after last intake | COX1-inhibition | Asthma, rhinosinusitis rhinorrhea |
NSAIDs-exacerbated cutaneous disease | wheals and/or angioedema (NECD) | minutes-hours after last intake | COX1-inhibition | Chronic urticaria | |
NSAIDs-induced urticaria/angioedema/anaphylaxis (NIUAA) | wheals and/or angioedema and/or anaphylaxis | minutes-hours after last intake | COX1-inhibition (probably) | Unknown | |
Non-cross Intolerant Reactions, Allergic |
Selective NSAID- induced urticaria/ angioedema or anaphylaxis (SNIUAA) | wheals and/or angioedema and/or anaphylaxis | minutes after last intake | IgE mediated | Unknown |
Selective NSAID- induced delayed reactions (SNIDR) | cutaneous and mucous reactions, complex reactions (e.g. SJS/TEN), organ-specific disorders | delayed onset (usually more than 24 hours after last intake) | T-cell mediated | Unknown |