Asthma in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma a/w pregnancy
A
- suboptimal control and severity a/w adverse outcomes
- Labour and delivery usually unaffected
2
Q
Asthma meds in pregnancy
A
ALL safe, continue through labour
3
Q
Avoid in women w/severe asthma
A
bronchoconstrictors ergometrine and PGF2a
4
Q
Ananaesthesia in women w/asthma during pregnancy
A
regional > general
5
Q
Post partum in women w/asthma during pregnancy
A
no increased risk of exacerbations
6
Q
Asthma in pregnancy Mx
A
Time to improve care Encourage smoking cessation Education Optimal control Manage exacerbations/attacks aggressively as in non-pregnanct
