Asthma in Pregnancy - Don't Lose Control

S Davel; E M Irusen; D Hall

Asthma in Pregnancy - Don't Lose Control

S Davel
E M Irusen Stellenbosch University
D Hall Stellenbosch University

Keywords: asthma, pregnancy

Abstract

Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition encountered in pregnancy. The clinical course of asthma may change during pregnancy and severe asthma carries the risk of acute exacerbation. Uncontrolled asthma is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and can be avoided by timeously adjusting treatment according to current guidelines. Asthma control should be reassessed throughout pregnancy. Treatment should not be limited to pharmacotherapy, but also include patient education and treatment of comorbid conditions.

Author Biographies

S Davel

MBChB, MMed (Intern Med) Physician in private practice

E M Irusen, Stellenbosch University

MBChB, FCP (SA), PhD Respiratory Division Lung Unit Department of Internal Medicine Stellenbosch University

D Hall, Stellenbosch University

MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Stellenbosch University

Issue

Vol 13 No 6 (2009)

Section

Midwifery

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