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Review
. 2023 Oct-Dec;46(4):426-434.
doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000478.

Asthma in Pregnancy

Sheldon Rao  1 , Sujith Modugula, Karen Gaviglia, Tariq Cheema, Tiffany Dumont, Marvin Balaan, Briana DiSilvio
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Review

Asthma in Pregnancy

Sheldon Rao et al. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2023 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that affects approximately 10% of adult women in the United States. Pregnancy can present unique challenges for women with asthma, as changes in the body can alter the severity and management of asthma-related respiratory symptoms. In this article, we review the current understanding of asthma during pregnancy, including the direct effects of the disease state on the pregnant woman and fetus, risk factors for poor control of disease, as well as current treatment recommendations.

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The authors report no conflicts of interests or sources of funding.

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