10% of all asthmatics react with life-threatening asthma-attacks after the ingestion of aspirin

This post includes a synopsis of a paper published in Internist (Berl) 2010 Sep;51(9):1196-8, 1200-1 and a recipe for cinnamon-spiced ribeye steak with carrots and squash.

Study title and authors:
Aspirin-Intolerance-Syndrom : a common and interdisciplinary disease

Umbreit C, Virchow JC, Thorn C, Hörmann K, Klimek L, Pfaar O.

Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie, HNO-Universitätsklinik Mannheim, An den Quellen 10, 65183 Wiesbaden, Deutschland.

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This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20725708

In this review of aspirin-intolerance-syndrom Umbreit found:
(a) 10% of all asthmatics react with life-threatening asthma-attacks after the ingestion of aspirin or other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
(b) Some asthmatics with nasal polyposis have been reported to suffer from aspirin intolerance.
(c) After the ingestion of aspirin or other NSAID patients report nasal obstruction, reduced ability to smell and to detect odours, chronic runny nose and skin rash.

To conclude: In asthmatics, aspirin may induce many adverse reactions some of which may be life-threatening.

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Recipe of the day

Cinnamon-Spiced Ribeye Steak with Carrots and Squash

Ingredient list:

Food Mall: Rib Eye Steak

Ribeye steak (3/4 pound is enough for two)

1 large carrot (or a bunch of baby carrots)
1 large yellow squash
1 medium sweet yellow onion
Coconut oil
Ground cinnamon
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Salt

Directions:
Chop onion, carrots, and squash into bite-sized pieces. Melt two tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat in a wok. Add onion and stir-fry until it begins to soften. Add carrots and squash. Add salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. Stir ingredients well. Cover and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pre-heat non-stick grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the ribeye steak with a dusting of salt, garlic powder, and ground cinnamon. Don’t be shy with the cinnamon. It really is good, so lay it on generously. Lay the meat in the dry pan and let it sear undisturbed for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn and sear the other side for at least 4 minutes. Evaluate doneness by how much pink is showing in the side of the searing meat.



Asthma can be induced by aspirin

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This post includes a summary of a paper published in the European Respiratory Journal 1990; 3:588-593 and a recipe for vegetable cabbage soup.

Study title and author:

The cyclooxygenase theory of aspirin-induced asthma
A Szczeklik

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/3/5/588

Szczeklik found that Aspirin-induced asthma is a distinct clinical syndrome which affects about 10% of adult asthmatics.

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Recipe of the day

Vegetable Cabbage Soup

Food Mall: Stewing Beef

Ingredients:

soup bone

1/2 pound stewing beef
3 quarts water
1-2 bay leaves
1 small head of cabbage
4 medium to large carrots
4-6 stalks of celery
1 medium-large onion
1 can tomatoes, cut up
6 oz. tomato juice

Instructions:
Put a soup bone and 1/2 lb. stewing beef in a large pot and fill with 3 qts. water. Add bay leaves. Simmer 2-3 hours, Skim top from time to time. Chop coarsely the cabbage, carrots, celery and onion. Remove bone from soup and add vegetables. Cook 30 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato juice. Bring to a boil again and serve.