Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Asthma in pregnancy

• Asthma may improve, worsen or remain unchanged during pregnancy 
- severe asthma is likely to worsen in late pregnancy
• Overall, perinatal mortality / morbidity and risk of pre-term delivery are not increased in asthmatics


• Use of inhaled and oral corticosteroids is safe in pregnancy. Steroid cover required in labour or C/S

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