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Respiratory disease in pregnancy.
Amarnath Bhide1, Hassan A Shehata2
1St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.
Current Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|April 15, 2020
Summary
Pregnancy can present respiratory complications, but infections are not more common. Asthma management requires physician collaboration, and tuberculosis treatments are safe during pregnancy and lactation.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes impacting respiratory function.
- Respiratory complications are a concern during pregnancy, necessitating specialized management.
- Asthma is the most prevalent pre-existing condition in pregnant women, with increasing incidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology of respiratory complications in pregnancy.
- To outline the management strategies for common respiratory disorders during gestation.
- To emphasize the safety and efficacy of treatments for asthma and tuberculosis in pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of respiratory complications in pregnancy.
- Analysis of current guidelines for managing asthma and tuberculosis during pregnancy.
- Evaluation of the safety profile of commonly used medications.
Main Results:
- Respiratory infection incidence is not elevated in pregnancy despite immune alterations.
- Suboptimal asthma therapy is the primary cause of poor asthma control in pregnancy.
- First-line antitubercular drugs are safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of respiratory conditions in pregnancy relies on understanding physiological changes.
- Close collaboration between respiratory specialists and obstetricians is crucial for optimal asthma care.
- Established treatments for tuberculosis are safe and recommended for pregnant and lactating individuals.
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