Your roadmap to long-term relief from AERD
Our specialists can often diagnose AERD based on a deep dive into your clinical history and symptoms. If it’s unclear whether you have sensitivity to NSAIDs, we may conduct a test called an aspirin challenge that involves giving you aspirin at gradually increased doses to determine if it triggers your symptoms. If it does, your symptoms are immediately treated by our providers. Because of our expertise in AERD, we can provide an accurate diagnosis even in complex cases.
Our coordinated care includes scheduling evaluations with our specialists on the same day. Once you have a treatment plan, we ensure you receive treatments and follow-up visits on schedule so that you get the best possible results.
Our sinus surgeons perform hundreds of AERD-specific surgeries annually. Unlike standard procedures, we focus on a complete "clearing" of the sinuses to create the ideal foundation for the next phase of your therapy.
Following surgery, we transition you to aspirin desensitization—a specialized process that "retrains" your immune system to tolerate aspirin safely. Once desensitized, you will begin a monitored daily aspirin regimen, which serves as a powerful maintenance therapy. This method helps prevent polyps from returning and significantly reduces the need for oral steroids.
A small number of people may need additional therapy, which may include biologic medicines and other therapies being studied through AERD research efforts to complement our standard treatment.
After you’ve completed your therapy, you’ll meet with our specialists during follow-up appointments to ensure you see continued improvements, including better sleep, a restored sense of smell and taste, and a reduced need for medications, like oral steroids. If needed, we can adjust your maintenance medications over time. We also communicate with the physician who referred you to our clinic to be sure you’re getting the comprehensive care you need to achieve your long-term goals.