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How do NSAIDs actually work?

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Over 70 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written annually in the U.S., and many more are sold over-the-counter. But **how do NSAIDs actually work** to relieve pain, reduce fever, and fight inflammation? The answer lies in their ability to block a crucial enzyme involved in the body’s inflammatory response.