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A member asked:

3 allergists told me there was no way to test for an aspirin/nsaid allergy. i am desperate to know for sure if i'm allergic. is there really no test?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No safe test: Since Aspirin and NSAID allergy is not typically mediated by ige antibody, allergy blood and skin tests are not helpful. A challenge test where the medication is taken can be done, but the risk may be unacceptable.

Dr Abdul khalek agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Nsaids gave me very mild hives in the past & allergist wants to desens me by having me take a baby aspirin a day at home. I take xyzal, (levocetirizine) zantac. Safe?

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2 allergists told me taking aspirin won't harm me altho i get 3 or 4 hives after. They say reaction is minor, tho it exists. Not a true alrgy. Safe?

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Allergist wants to desensitize me to aspirin so i can take them again(allergy, no asthma.) he suggests baby asp a day, at home, to start. Is he right?

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