Treating Asthma

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Does Motrin worsen my asthma?

Treating Asthma

For an asthma treatment, asthma sufferers should use the non-aspirin pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol) because the use of aspirin and NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), such as Advil/Motrin (Ibuprofen) tends to worsen asthma.

   

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