I was reading the newest issue of Parents Magazine (March 2012) and they had an interesting little article in there about how acetominophen could increase the chance of athsma symptoms.
"research suggests that acetomenophen reduces the body's level of glutathione (a molecule that helps decrease inflammation in the bronchial tubes), causing irritation for kids who have sensitive lungs". Dr. John T McBride - Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio.
The article goes on to say that although there still needs to be more research done there is enough evidence for parents to give iboprofen instead (for children 6 months and older and under a DR's recommendation if under 2years old).
"research suggests that acetomenophen reduces the body's level of glutathione (a molecule that helps decrease inflammation in the bronchial tubes), causing irritation for kids who have sensitive lungs". Dr. John T McBride - Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio.
The article goes on to say that although there still needs to be more research done there is enough evidence for parents to give iboprofen instead (for children 6 months and older and under a DR's recommendation if under 2years old).
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