Skin tests in NSAIDS hypersensitivity
Palma-Carlos, A.G.; Medina, M.; Palma-Carlos, M.L.
European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 38(6): 182-185
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1764-1489 PMID: 16929744 Document Number: 596217
Prick tests are more specific but less sensitive than ID which can give false positive results. 3 NSAIDS groups can be considered: Aspirin, diclofenac and metamizol with a higher percentage of positivity. For others NSAIDS including the newer coxibs positivity around 50%. Nimesulid and acetaminophen with a lower of positivity. Skin tests can be used in NSAIDS hypersensitivity to confirm clinical history but also to choose, case by case, a drug less prone to give hypersentivity reactions.