Home
Resources
Publications
Acetaminophen Use and Asthma in Children

Acetaminophen Use and Asthma in Children

Teeranai Sakulchit, Ran D Goldman

Can Fam Physician. 2017 Mar;63(3):211-213.

PMID: 28292797

Abstract:

Question A child with a history of asthma came to my clinic with acute fever. I have heard that acetaminophen might be associated with exacerbation of asthma. Is it safe if I recommend acetaminophen for this child? Answer Most studies suggest an association between acetaminophen use in children and development of asthma later in childhood. However, several confounding factors in study design might contribute to this positive correlation, and without a prospective controlled trial, confirming this finding is challenging. If children have a known history of asthma, it is likely safe to administer a single dose of acetaminophen without concern of precipitating adverse respiratory symptoms. Regular use of acetaminophen to relieve fever or pain does not seem to exacerbate asthma in children more than ibuprofen does.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP103902-A	Acetaminophen		103-90-2	Price

As a specialist in analytical chemical Products, Alfa Chemistry offers consumers a wealth of raw materials and a full range of technologies and services.

QUICK LINKS

HEADQUARTERS

Tel:

Fax:

Email: