Paracetamol 'raises asthma risk'

27 Aug 09

A systematic review and meta-analysis of six studies - involving a total of 425,140 subjects - found use of paracetamol increased the risk of developing asthma by 63%.

There was also a 28% increase in the risk of asthma and wheezing in babies born to women who used acetaminophen while pregnant.

Chest, published online August 20 2009