A pregnant woman who takes almost every day of paracetamol, doubles the risk of childhood onset of wheezing, a predisposing factor for asthma.
An association between frequent consumption of paracetamol and wheezing, or even asthma, has been described in adults and children. What is the impact of in utero?
A study was conducted among 9000 pregnant women, who have all indicated their consumption of paracetamol, one of the only drugs allowed during pregnancy. Each year after the birth, they were questioned about the possible occurrence of wheezing in their children.
Only 1% of women took almost daily of acetaminophen. It is found in these subjects that consumption during the second half of pregnancy (from 20th to 32nd week) is associated with a doubling of the risk of wheezing in children.The relationship is strongest among those who develop symptoms before age 6 months.
High doses of acetaminophen can damage organs such as liver and kidneys.According to research on animals they can also damage the tissues lining the airways. Remains of course whether this effect is found in utero on fetal lung development, as suggested by the results of this study.
In conclusion, while taking a painkiller is proving really necessary duringpregnancy, the doctor prescribed paracetamol (not aspirin,) provided they do not take daily. Recall that a pregnant woman should never take aspirin!Moreover, any self-medication is strictly not recommended during a pregnancy.Only the physician may deem essential or non-prescription of a drug.
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