PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Teeranai Sakulchit AU - Ran D. Goldman TI - Acetaminophen use and asthma in children DP - 2017 Mar 01 TA - Canadian Family Physician PG - 211--213 VI - 63 IP - 3 4099 - http://www.cfp.ca/content/63/3/211.short 4100 - http://www.cfp.ca/content/63/3/211.full SO - Can Fam Physician2017 Mar 01; 63 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.