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- Title
Control of salicylate intolerance with fish oils.
- Authors
Healy, E; Newell, L; Howarth, P; Friedmann, P S
- Abstract
We report three patients with disabling salicylate-induced intolerance who experienced abrogation of symptoms following dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). All three patients experienced severe urticaria, asthma requiring systemic steroid therapy and anaphylactic reactions. After dietary supplementation with 10 g daily of fish oils rich in omega-3 PUFAs for 6-8 weeks all three experienced complete or virtually complete resolution of symptoms allowing discontinuation of systemic corticosteroid therapy. Symptoms relapsed after dose reduction. Fish oil appears a safe and effective treatment for this difficult and often serious condition.
- Publication
The British journal of dermatology, 2008, Vol 159, Issue 6, p1368
- ISSN
1365-2133
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08830.x