Tylenol Use May Increase Asthma

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Posted by Caroline | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 16-08-2010

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If your child or teenager needs a pain reliever you may not want to reach for this pain relief because it may do more harm than good by more than doubling their chance for asthma

NEW YORK — A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen — better known as Tylenol in the U.S. — may be fueling a worldwide increase in asthma.

According to one study out Thursday, Tylenol could be responsible for as many as four in 10 cases of wheezing and severe asthma in teens. READ ENTIRE ARTICLE

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