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Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...
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Asthma and pregnancy.

J Christian Virchow1

  • 1Abteilung für Pneumologie, Intensive Care Medicine, Klinik I, Zentrum für Innere Medizin, Universität Rostock, Rostock, Germany. j.c.virchow@med.uni-rostock.de

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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Summary

Managing asthma during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health. Untreated asthma poses greater risks than necessary medication, necessitating careful treatment and monitoring for optimal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Asthma affects up to 10% of women of childbearing age.
  • Asthma exacerbations during pregnancy pose life-threatening risks to both mother and fetus.
  • Uncontrolled asthma is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes like prematurity and low birth weight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of safe and effective asthma management during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the risks associated with uncontrolled asthma in pregnant individuals.
  • To advocate for aggressive asthma treatment and monitoring to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current guidelines and medical literature on asthma management in pregnancy.
  • Emphasis on the necessity of maintaining and intensifying antiasthmatic treatment when required.

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  • Advocacy for regular and intensified monitoring of pregnant asthmatics.

    • Main Results:

    • Asthma can generally be treated safely during pregnancy.
    • Aggressive treatment, including systemic corticosteroids if needed, is recommended for asthma control.
    • The risks of uncontrolled asthma outweigh the risks of necessary antiasthmatic medications.

    Conclusions:

    • Maintaining asthma control during pregnancy is vital for positive pregnancy outcomes.
    • Pregnant women with asthma require close monitoring and potentially intensified treatment.
    • The benefits of controlled asthma outweigh the potential risks of antiasthmatic medications, with a recommendation for using the lowest effective doses.