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[Pregnancy and lungs].

Inês A C Gonçalves Marcos1

  • 1Interna do 5. ano de Pneumologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.

Revista Portuguesa De Pneumologia
|May 12, 2007
PubMed
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Respiratory conditions are common in pregnancy, with asthma worsening in one-third of cases. Serious conditions like pulmonary embolism and pneumonia pose significant risks to both mother and fetus, necessitating careful management.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pulmonology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Pregnancy significantly alters physiological parameters, increasing susceptibility to respiratory pathologies.
  • Existing respiratory conditions like asthma can worsen during gestation.
  • Pregnancy is associated with a higher incidence of conditions such as pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.

Purpose:

  • To review the impact of various respiratory pathologies on pregnancy outcomes.
  • To highlight the risks associated with untreated respiratory infections and chronic conditions.
  • To underscore the challenges in managing respiratory diseases during pregnancy.

Summary:

  • Respiratory diseases, including asthma exacerbations, pulmonary embolism, bacterial/viral/fungal pneumonias, and tuberculosis, present frequent and serious risks during pregnancy.

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  • Conditions like cystic fibrosis and severe pulmonary dysfunction are contraindications for pregnancy.
  • Pulmonary hypertension and maternal cancers significantly contribute to maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality, posing therapeutic challenges.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the critical need for vigilant respiratory health monitoring in pregnant individuals.
    • Emphasizes the importance of timely and appropriate treatment for respiratory conditions to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the management of complex respiratory diseases in pregnancy, including cancer therapy challenges.