Churg-Strauss syndrome associated with montelukast therapy

J Asthma. 2009 Aug;46(6):604-5. doi: 10.1080/02770900903006273.

Abstract

Churg-Strauss syndrome is a rare form of eosinophilic vasculitis associated with asthma. Several cases of eosinophilic conditions including Churg-Strauss syndrome have recently been reported in asthmatic patients being treated with antileukotriene receptor antagonists. However, whether these drugs have a direct pathogenic role remains controversial. We describe two patients who developed Churg-Strauss syndrome after starting treatment with montelukast.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukotriene Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / chemically induced
  • Quinolines / adverse effects*
  • Sulfides

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Leukotriene Antagonists
  • Quinolines
  • Sulfides
  • montelukast