Acetaminophen is one of the most popular pain relievers in the pharmacy. It is considered very safe, especially for babies and children. A new study suggests, however, that acetaminophen may be contributing to wheezing and asthma in children and adolescents. This epidemiological research is not the first to link acetaminophen use to a greater risk of asthma. Perhaps this latest research will encourage pediatricians and parents to be more cautious in using this common painkiller and fever reducer.
[American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, online August 13, 2010]
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