Coughing, wheezing, sinus pressure, the list goes on. It might describe a diagnosis that, for some, has been historically missed — aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. And aspirin doesn’t cause new illness. It aggravates asthma and sinus issues for these patients.
Dr. Angela Donaldson says most patients suffer for years before the correct diagnosis and treatment. And that’s a focus of her research.
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