Paracetamol usage can lead to asthma: Study

However, other painkillers did not have the same effect, according to the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network, which carried out the research.

8220;Epidemiological evidence is growing that shows a link between Paracetamol and asthma,8221; said Dr Seif Shaheen, one of the authors of the study.

8220;Since 2000, several publications have reported this association. We have also shown that asthma prevalence is higher in countries with higher paracetamol sales,8221; Shaheen, from the Imperial College London, was quoted as saying by the Mail online on Thursday.

The researchers believe regular use of Paracetamol decreases levels of the antioxidant glutathione, found in the airways and the nose, which protects the lungs from air pollution and tobacco smoke and the harmful effects of free radicals.

Some scientists, however, have suggested further research 8220;to identify whether Paracetamol actually plays a role in causing the condition8221;.

8220;If that is proven, it could potentially enable us reduce the number of people developing asthma,8221; said HowLeanne Male, Asthma UK8217;s Assistant Director of Research.