Asthma and Pregnancy

Question 1

When does PCO2 peak during pregnancy

Answer 1

2nd trimester

Question 2

Rule of thirds

Answer 2

1/3 of asthmatic pregnant women stay the same, 1/3 get better, 1/3 worsen

Question 3

The majority of acute asthma attacks during pregnancy occur when

Answer 3

b/w 17-24 weeks

Question 4

A pregnant woman with severe asthma has a 1.5 times increased chance of getting

Answer 4

preeclampsia, having a preterm birth, and a 2x increase in having a low birth wt baby