It's one of the most widely used pain relievers around and researchers have found it could be linked to one of the most common chronic diseases.  Researchers are considering the connection between acetaminophen and asthma.

Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service

It's one of the most widely-used pain relievers around, but a new study finds acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma or wheezing in both adults and  children.  Dr. David Lang did not take part in the study but treats asthmatics at Cleveland Clinic, he says, "there appears to be an association, this is another study which confirms this. What has not been shown is whether the removal of exposure to acetaminophen leads to a lessening of the prevalence of asthma and more studies are required to demonstrate that before we can make management recommendations."
   
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver reviewed 19 clinical studies involving more than 425 thousand people.  Results show a slight increase of asthma in children who used acetaminophen and in pregnant women.  Researchers say more studies are needed and Dr. Lang says acetaminophen is still a viable pain reliever and fever reducer, until proven otherwise.   "I think acetaminophen does have an advantage, particularly for children with illnesses, viral illnesses that include a fever."

Complete findings for this study are in the journal "Chest." http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2009/08/14/chest.09-0865.abstract

Related News Links:

Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20091105/acetaminophen-may-be-linked-to-asthma-risk

Acetaminophen May Be Linked To Asthma In Children And Adults http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091105084842.htm

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