Choosing a pain reliever when you have asthma

Abstract

Many of us refer to any over-the-counter analgesic as an “aspirin.” The choices in the pain reliever aisle of your drug store are tremendous—often with different versions or formulations to address specific symptoms. Despite the variety, most over-the-counter pain relievers can be broken down into two types: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetametaphin.