https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 00:11:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/link-between-tylenol-and-asthma#post-250947 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:23:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 250947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am pretty sure I read something about the mom using Tylenol while pregnant being linked with an increased risk of asthma. (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20110330/acetaminophen-in-pregnancy-link-to-babys-asthma" rel="nofollow">http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20110330/acetaminophen-in-pregnancy-link-to-babys-asthma</a>) </p> <p>But even this article says it's not changing their recommendation of only take it if you really need it. </p> <p>The fact that both of these came out last year, to me, says there is something to it (though it very well could be what @Mrs. Bee: says). I wouldn't let it keep me from bringing my babies fever down, or my own fever down while pregnant, but it would discourage me from taking it for a headache. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/link-between-tylenol-and-asthma#post-250909 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:56:00 +0000 MamaMoose 250909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never heard this one. I don't like to jump to medicine etiher but if my child has a high fever I'm not going to not give Tylenol because of this possible link. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/link-between-tylenol-and-asthma#post-250908 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:54:56 +0000 Mrs. Bee 250908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes i've heard this, but there's also research that suggests kids with asthma just get sick more often, thus requiring more tylenol. i think charlie may develop asthma (he's had several respiratory viruses), but i don't withhold tylenol based on these studies. </p> <p>if his fever is over 101, I give him tylenol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/link-between-tylenol-and-asthma#post-250900 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:49:24 +0000 regberadaisy 250900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you heard that there may be a link between kids with asthma and the use of Tylenol?</p> <p>I have heard from more than one parent that they believe the overuse of Tylenol may be the cause of their child getting asthma. Despite no family history.</p> <p>It definitely raises a concern for me since we <i>do</i> have a history of asthma on both sides. So I would hate to do anything that might increase the likelihood of my LO having asthma.</p> <p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/20/147002356/does-tylenol-worsen-asthma-for-kids" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/20/147002356/does-tylenol-worsen-asthma-for-kids</a></p> <p>For the record I am one of those that do not believe in taking medication. If I'm in pain my gut reaction is not to go to pills. </p>