Can Aspirin Affect Breathing?

Can Aspirin Affect Breathing? Aspirin sensitivity is a harmful reaction to aspirin. Reactions include breathing, nasal/sinus and skin problems. One type of aspirin sensitivity is called aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). Treatment of AERD is a gradual increase in the dosage of aspirin, called aspirin desensitization. Is aspirin good for respiratory infection? Background: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)