Asthma in Pregancy: Tate Flashcards
1
Q
When does pCO2 peak in pregnancy?
A
End of second trimester
2
Q
What is the rule of thirds in pregnancy?
A
third same
third better
third worsen
3
Q
What worsens pregnancy asthma?
A
GERD
mucosal edema
URI
etc…
4
Q
When do most people have asthma attacks in preg?
A
17-24 weeks
5
Q
What are most medications for asthma treatment teratgen category?
A
B and C
B: inhaled steroids
C: oral steroids
6
Q
TEST: What do you use for rescue?
A
SABA
7
Q
TEST: What do you use for control?
A
ICS: steroid
* Bumesonide
8
Q
What do you add on?
A
LABA
Oral steroids
Theophylline
Leukotriene modifyer
9
Q
When should we be suspicious of GERD?
A
Lying down, worse at night
10
Q
Asthma patients need what vaccinations?
A
Flu
Pneumonia
11
Q
What is the treatment goal of asthma tx?
A
pO2>70
Sat>95%
12
Q
What FEV is associated with poor outcome?
A
<80%
