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    • Obstetrics
    • Perinatology

    Background:

    • Asthma is a common pregnancy complication, impacting maternal and fetal health.
    • Pregnancy involves physiological changes affecting respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems, influencing asthma presentation.
    • Existing data on asthma diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy necessitates a comprehensive summary for medical providers.

    Approach:

    • Systematic review of clinical trials, cohort studies, expert opinions, and guidelines.
    • PubMed database search utilizing relevant keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
    • Inclusion of diverse study types, quality assessment, data extraction, and summarization.

    Key Points:

    • Asthma exacerbates in approximately 40% of pregnant women, increasing risks for maternal and fetal complications.
    • Diagnosis and treatment principles for asthma in pregnancy mirror those for non-pregnant individuals.
    • Pharmacotherapy cornerstones for asthma are generally considered safe during pregnancy, though fetal risks like malformations, preterm birth, and low birth weight require attention.

    Conclusions:

    • Asthma during pregnancy is linked to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
    • Management challenges include comorbidities, medication adherence, atopy, patient education, and smoking.
    • Addressing these barriers is crucial for successful asthma management in pregnant individuals.