[Pharmacological treatment of asthma during pregnancy]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2018:162:D2099.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

- Asthma during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight and pre-eclampsia.- This condition may be undertreated due to insufficient knowledge and, in particular, concerns about teratogenic effects of asthma medication among treating healthcare professionals and pregnant women.- The risk of teratogenic effects of inhaled medications (ICS, SABA and LABA) is small. These agents have been used by large groups of patients for many years.- Well-controlled asthma with pharmacological therapy during pregnancy is safer and leads to fewer complications then accepting asthma symptoms and exacerbations.- Preconception care for a woman with asthma who is treated with medication is recommended.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adult
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Preconception Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*
  • Premature Birth / etiology
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents