Adverse Effects
- Unmasking of Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Initiation of zafirlukast and taper of steroids has been reported to result in eosinophilia, asthma, and pulmonary infiltrates c/w Churg-Strauss Syndrome -> it is likely that steroid withdrawal is unmasking this disease, as reinitiation of steroids results in resolution of symptoms
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