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Asthma |
Cough Medicine as an Asthma Attack Trigger11/01/2007 |
Can medicine being taken from recovery of a severe cough/cold, lead to an asthma attack?
It is unlikely that traditional over-the-counter cough/cold remedies would trigger an asthma attack (I cannot comment on herbal remedies). However, a viral upper respiratory illness is a very common reason for worsening of asthma control. If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with an asthma attack, I would urge you to seek medical evaluation. It's very possible that your cold/viral illness has contributed to this, but it is unlikely to be related to the over-the-counter medications.
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Jennifer McCallister, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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