Medicines that may trigger asthma in some people

Some medicines that are used to treat a range of conditions can lead to asthma attacks in a small number of people.

These medicines include aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory tablets such as brufen, voltarol and naposyn (for example Ibuprofen and Naproxin). Other medicines that can sometimes lead to asthma attacks include beta-blockers, used to treat heart disease and glaucoma, and some cold and flu remedies.