Classification of NSAIDs hypersensitivity for the child aged
(0-10 years) pediatric population
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Cross-intolerant Non-allergic NSAID Urticaria, Immediate (from COX-1 inhibition Possible
reactions hypersensitivity angioedema, _ minutes to several
(Non-allergic) (NERD, NECD, NIUAA) dyspnea, rhinitis, hours after exposure)
conjuctivitis,
anaphylaxis
Non-cross- Selective NSAID- Urticaria, Immediate (<1h) IgE-mediated Unknown
intolerant induced angioedema,
reactions urticaria/angioedema anaphylaxis
(Allergic) Janaphylaxis (SNIUAA)
Selective NSAID- Various Delayed onset (more T-cell-mediated Unknown
induced delayed symptoms than 24 h after
reactions (SNIDR) (SIS/TEN, FDE..) exposure)The search for biomarkers
* Serum levels of LTE4
* The ratio LTE4/9a,11b-PGF2
* Plasma eosinophil-derived neurotoxin
+ L-plastin
* Serum sphingosine-1-phosphate and urin sphingosine
* Serum periostin
+ Identification of biomarkers in tissuesDiagnosis of NSAIDs hypresensitivity in children
Drug provocation test - DPT
* The gold standard for the diagnosis of NSAIDs hypersensitivity
+ In most cases, an open or single blinded procedure is
sufficient to establish the diagnosis
* DPT testing with the culprit drug is not recommended in
patients with a history of severe reactions (anaphylaxis,
SJS/TEN, DRESS, or severe organ specific reactions)Drug provocation test - DPT
* A relative contraindication of performing DPT in patients
with active disease (uncontrolled asthma, flaring urticaria)
limiting the use of adrenaline
* Medications such as antihistamines, systemic corticosteroids,
antileukotrienes should be discontinued prior to performing
DPT according to current recommendationsDrug provocation test - DPT
+ In some cases, additional doses of the drug can be necessary,
after a negative observed challenge, and may be given at
home in the following days
+ A DPT should be stopped and treatment initiated
immediately with the diagnosis of an allergic response
* In cases with a positive DPT, children should be observed for
2-4 hours after the last challenge dose or until patient is
stabilized
eZAlgorithm for the management of children
with NSAIDs hypresensitivity
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Use confirmed alternatives NSAID
even it off label
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Fever-physical cooling,
low dose paracetamol,
low dose NSAIDs,
antiH+NSAIDs
| Alternative drugs or therapies
itization in selective cases |
in-non-phari
central acting pain killers,
opiates,
anesthetics ect |Summary
* The diagnosis and management of NSAIDs hypersensitivity
in children and adolescents should be performed in
specialized centers by experienced medical personnel
* Drug provocation tests are useful both for the confirmation
of hypersensitivity and the election of safe alternative
medications| Summary
* COX2-specific medications, although not approved in
children have been prescribed and are useful as alternative
medications
+ The natural history of NSAIDs hypersensitivity in children is
unknown, so periodical re-evaluation may be warranted