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Maternal asthma: Management strategies.

Sucharita Kher1,2, Prerna Mota3

  • 1Assistant Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|April 8, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Maternal asthma affects both mother and baby. This review covers managing asthma during pregnancy, addressing concerns about medication safety and undertreatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma prevalence in pregnancy is increasing.
  • Maternal asthma control impacts fetal and maternal health.
  • Pregnant women with asthma are often undertreated due to medication safety concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of uncontrolled maternal asthma.
  • To outline appropriate management strategies for asthma in pregnant patients.
  • To address concerns regarding medication use and teratogenicity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on asthma management in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of the impact of maternal asthma control on pregnancy outcomes.
  • Synthesis of current guidelines for outpatient and exacerbation management.

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Main Results:

  • Uncontrolled asthma poses risks to both mother and fetus.
  • Appropriate asthma management is crucial for healthy pregnancy outcomes.
  • Evidence supports the safety and efficacy of certain asthma medications during pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Effective asthma management in pregnancy is essential.
  • Addressing undertreatment and medication concerns is vital.
  • Internists should be knowledgeable in managing maternal asthma.