Allergic Conditions: Pregnancy and Asthma
During pregnancy, mothers-to-be may feel uneasy
taking medications. However, if a pregnant woman has asthma, it is doubly
important that her symptoms be well-managed to increase both her health and that
of her baby. Uncontrolled asthma can be a threat to maternal well-being and
fetal growth and survival. The goals of asthma management and treatment during
pregnancy are the same as for other patients—to prevent hospitalization,
emergency room visits, work loss and chronic disability.
Resources about pregnancy and asthma:
Visit an allergist/immunologist to learn more about allergic disease and your own medical condition. To find an allergist/immunologist near you, use the AAAAI's online Physician Referral Directory.
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