A pill used by nearly 9 million women in the U.S., including about 1 in 5 young women, is now being linked to a hidden health risk few are aware of. New research suggests that hormonal birth control pills used as a primary contraceptive by many could quietly raise the risk of asthma attacks in young women.
"Asthma is common in women, and unfortunately, women are twice as likely to die from asthma as men. To help prevent these deaths, we need a better understanding of why women are at greater risk," explained researcher, Dr. Chloe Bloom, the motive of their latest study published in ERJ Open Research.
