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I get hives from nsaids due to cox-1 inhibition. does this make me a better candidate for desensitization than someone with an actual allergy to them?

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Not correct: You got hives because you were allergic to the medication. It has nothing to do with cox 1 inhibition.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 9/28/2013

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