Clinical characteristics and treatment of acute asthma exacerbations during pregnancy
- VernacularTitle:妊娠合并支气管哮喘急性发作的发病特点及治疗原则
- Author:
Wensheng HU
;
Zhifen ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pregnancy complications;
Asthma;
Combined modality therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008;43(1):29-31
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the clinical characteristics of acute asthma during pregnancy,focusing on management of pregnant women presenting with an acute exacerbation.Methods A prospective observational study was conducted in 30 cases of acute exacerbations during pregnancy.Results The prognosis of 25 patients with mild or moderate asthma was good for both mother and fetus;none had severe complications.Among 5 women who had severe exacerbations,there were 4 pulmonary co-infections,1 with respiratory acidosis,1 with respiratory acidosis plus metabolic allkalosis,and 4 with fetal growth-restriction.Conclusions,This study highlights that pregnancy can worsen asthma control in some women.Effective management and prevention of asthma exacerbations during pregnancy is key to ensuring the safety of the mother and the fetus.
