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Asthma in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Goldie Michelle H,
Brightling Chris E
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/tog.12048
Subject(s) - asthma , pregnancy , medicine , adverse effect , asthma management , intensive care medicine , obstetrics , genetics , biology
Key content Asthma is a common condition that affects ˜10% of pregnant women. Pregnancy worsens asthma control in one‐third of women, improves it in one‐third and has no effect on one‐third. Poor asthma control has adverse effects upon maternal and fetal outcomes. Good asthma management to maintain control is important in line with national guidelines. Standard therapy with inhaled corticosteroids with or without the addition of short and long‐acting β‐agonists can be used in pregnancy.Learning objectives Comprehensive overview of asthma in pregnancy. Review asthma management in pregnancy.Ethical issues Are women appropriately counselled on the pregnancy risks of asthma? Are doctors aware of the safety of routine asthma treatments in pregnancy?