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Asthma in pregnancy.

P A Greenberger1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Asthma in pregnancy is manageable with inhaled medications and corticosteroids. Effective asthma control during pregnancy leads to outcomes similar to the general population, though preterm birth and preeclampsia risks may increase.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Pulmonology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition affecting pregnant individuals.
  • Effective management of asthma during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the appropriate management of asthma in pregnant individuals.
  • To discuss the safety and efficacy of common asthma medications during pregnancy.
  • To review the potential impact of asthma on pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current guidelines and literature on asthma management in pregnancy.
  • Discussion of pharmacologic interventions including inhaled beta-adrenergic agonists and corticosteroids.
  • Analysis of pregnancy outcomes in individuals with controlled and uncontrolled asthma.

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Main Results:

  • Inhaled beta-adrenergic agonists (terbutaline, epinephrine) and beclomethasone dipropionate are standard treatments.
  • Prednisone is appropriate for exacerbations when standard therapies are insufficient.
  • Effective asthma control can lead to pregnancy outcomes comparable to the general population.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma in pregnancy requires careful management with appropriate pharmacotherapy.
  • While outcomes can be normalized with control, risks of preterm delivery and preeclampsia may persist.
  • Healthcare providers should not withhold necessary asthma medications during pregnancy.