Aspirin every other day will reduce Asthma risk by 10% in women, according to a research study published in the British Journal “Thorax”. American Scientists conducted extensive research study on 40,000 American female healthcare professionals (age>45) over 10 years. Previous studies on male doctors indicated that Aspirin reduces Asthma risk by 22% in men. But Aspirin worsens Asthma symptoms in 5% of cases. So, you should not take Aspirin without consulting physician.
Aspirin (100 mg tablets) reduces the Asthma risk in women except in obese. It decreases risk irrespective of age, physical stamina, habits like smoking and menopause status.
Asthma is a chronic airways disease characterised by narrowing of airways. Due to increase in air pollution, Asthma cases rapidly increasing in industrialised areas. Due to advancement in treatment options, Asthmatics can now lead normal life.
Asthma statistics:
More than 300 million people are suffering from Asthma, according to World Health Organisation data. 0.3 Million Asthmatics died in the last year alone.
According to another study published in “The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine”, Aspirin reduces heart attack risk by 44% and Asthma risk by 22%.
Aspirin induced Asthma: In 3-5% of people, Asthma develops within 3-5 hours after taking Aspirin. Along with Asthma, Rhinitis and facial flushing may be seen in these patients.
