Study Link Exposure of Paracetamol To Pregnant Mothers May Develop Asthma Among Infants

A recent study that was conducted by the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort suggested the link of paracetamol to the development of asthma to infants. Known to use as pain killer for pregnant women, it's efficacy needs further evaluation to avoid health problems among babies.

Paracetamol as a means to treat pain, influenza and fever during pregnancy is not the best solution at all as it may cause an adverse effect on the infant's health such as asthma, according to Hidustan Times. Confirming the issue, the study showed that most likely children age's three to seven exposed to the said drug during pregnancy developed asthma.

To support the result, Maria Magnus from the University of Bristol in the UK agreed that the issue must be taken seriously as it is a common painkiller for pregnant women and infants. She added that if the health issue will not be resolved, a more adverse effect will not be uncovered due to paracetamol used.

Another identified factor to cause the dependency of paracetamol on pregnancy is the fact that it is a norm for it to be prescribed during prenatal check up. Hence, a careful assessment of the mother and infant's condition must be done to avoid asthma development, the report added.

Moreover, an alternative remedy is being considered today to avoid asthma development. According to Thestir, holistic care such as massage and the use of herbal oil such as frankincense essential oil is essential in relieving backache, headache and other joint pain. This time, natural way instead of using pain killer drugs is being pursued to save the health of the baby.

Therefore given the facts about the danger of paracetamol as a contributing factor for asthma development, it is recommended for a pregnant woman to seek counsel to a doctor on how to safely and effectively kill body pain to promote health. A careful use of medication and even herbal remedies must be done to avoid the development of asthma among infants.