Samter's triad mnemonic

Triad of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease

Common questions

What is the Samter's triad mnemonic?

NAA. It helps you recall: Triad of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease.

What does "N" stand for?

Nasal polyps

What does "A" stand for?

Aspirin sensitivity

What are all the parts of the NAA mnemonic?

N: Nasal polyps; A: Asthma; A: Aspirin sensitivity.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Samter's triad in ENT.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Does not explain the mechanism.

How is this useful clinically?

Warns against NSAIDs in a patient with polyps and asthma.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a ENT question about Samter's triad.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.