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Asthma and allergy in pregnancy
1Department of Allergy, Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
Clinics in Perinatology
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Pregnancy rhinitis, asthma, and cutaneous allergies can impact maternal and fetal health. Management strategies including diagnosis, trigger avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy can control these conditions during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Allergy and Immunology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Rhinitis, asthma, and cutaneous allergies (urticaria, angioedema, eczema) are common during pregnancy.
- These conditions can either worsen or improve during pregnancy.
- Uncontrolled asthma poses direct risks to the fetus, while other allergies can indirectly affect pregnancy outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of allergic conditions on pregnancy.
- To discuss management strategies for rhinitis, asthma, and cutaneous allergies during pregnancy.
- To emphasize optimizing maternal and fetal health through controlled allergic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of allergic conditions in pregnancy.
- Discussion of diagnostic approaches.
- Overview of treatment modalities including trigger avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and allergen immunotherapy.
Main Results:
- Allergic conditions present unique challenges during pregnancy.
- Management requires careful consideration of maternal and fetal well-being.
- Effective control is achievable through a multi-faceted approach.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate diagnosis and management are crucial for pregnant individuals with allergic diseases.
- Avoiding triggers, utilizing pharmacotherapy, and considering allergen immunotherapy can effectively control these conditions.
- Optimizing the management of allergic conditions during pregnancy benefits both mother and baby.