[Pharmacological therapy of asthma during pregnancy]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2016 Jun 27;178(26):V01160065.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Asthma is one of the most frequent chronic diseases which complicate pregnancy. Well-controlled asthma during pregnancy reduces the risk of for exacerbations and, consequently, the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. Pharmacological therapy for pregnant women with asthma is a challenge, not least due to suboptimal adherence with controller therapy and pregnant women's concerns about harmful effects of medication on the fetus. This review provides an update on the safety of asthma medication during pregnancy, based on recent clinical studies and international guidelines.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Medication Adherence
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents
  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Glucocorticoids