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How to treat asthma during pregnancy

We must bear in mind that uncontrolled asthma is dangerous to maternal and fetal survival, also can affect the growth of the fetus, so it is important to carry out medical checks. Management of asthma during pregnancy, as well as during non-pregnancy, should be similar. Avoid contact with allergens and irritants, including contact with pets and not being around people who smoke.

Asthma during pregnancy

Asthma medications should be given considering the welfare of mother and baby, so, if you take any medication before you become pregnant you should consult your doctor about what to do during pregnancy.

When asthma is not controlled during pregnancy can give rise to low oxygen content in maternal blood, we note that the fetus gets the latter in this way. This may cause an alteration in fetal growth and survival. The fetus requires a large and constant amount of oxygen for normal growth and development. Read the rest of this entry »