RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Acetaminophen use and asthma in children
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 211
OP 213
VO 63
IS 3
A1 Teeranai Sakulchit
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2017
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/63/3/211.abstract
AB 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.