5 Medications That Can Trigger Asthma

Simran suri 

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NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines that are widely used to relieve pain. Some individuals with asthma might experience exacerbations upon taking aspirin or NSAIDs like ibuprofen. 

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Beta-Blockers

These medications, used for various conditions like hypertension or heart conditions may cause breathing difficulties in some individuals with asthma.

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ACE Inhibitors

These drugs used for managing high blood pressure or heart diseases can occasionally lead to a cough or worsen asthma symptoms.

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Non-Selective Beta-Agonists

These bronchodilators a type of medication that ease breathing by relaxing the muscles in the lungs might worsen asthma symptoms in some cases.

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Certain Antibiotics

Antibiotics like penicillin or sulfa drugs may trigger allergic reactions leading to asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals.

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