Concerns about Tylenol and asthma

Q. I’ve heard that giving my baby Tylenol (acetaminophen) can increase his chances of getting asthma. Is this true?

Through the years, several studies have raised a possible link between acetaminophen use and asthma-like symptoms. None of these studies, however, has confirmed a true cause-and-effect relationship between the two.....

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State health officials commission schools to reduce asthma attacks

The California Department of Public Health is trying to raise awareness about asthma prevention programs in schools by sponsoring a contest across the state.
The state is hoping to learn about successful programs to help students and staff breathe easier and reduce the number of asthma attacks on campuses. The state will award $2,000 to schools and $5,000 to districts for winners who have the best ideas for creating asthma-safe environments.....

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Urban school-based asthma treatment cost-effective

(HealthDay)—A program to administer asthma medication each day to urban children with asthma reduces symptoms and is cost-effective, according to research published online Feb. 11 in Pediatrics.....

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