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Asthma in pregnancy: a review
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Journal of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians : the Official Publication of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Asthma during pregnancy requires prompt treatment to prevent complications like preeclampsia and preterm birth. Modern therapies focus on managing airway inflammation and bronchospasm for better maternal and fetal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pulmonology
- Perinatal Medicine
Background:
- Asthma affects 1-4% of pregnancies.
- Asthma is linked to increased risks of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, and intrauterine growth retardation.
- Untreated asthma poses risks to both mother and fetus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of aggressive asthma management during pregnancy.
- To discuss new therapeutic approaches for pregnancy-related asthma.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on asthma in pregnancy.
- Analysis of therapeutic strategies targeting airway inflammation and bronchospasm.
Main Results:
- Prompt and aggressive asthma treatment is crucial for preventing adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Newer therapies focus on addressing underlying airway inflammation and direct bronchospasm.
Conclusions:
- Effective asthma management is essential for improving pregnancy outcomes.
- Integrated treatment strategies addressing inflammation and bronchospasm are recommended for pregnant individuals with asthma.