Asthma and Pregnancy

A pregnant women with asthma to be treated with asthma medications which is very essential for her health. To maintain the proper control on the asthma during pregnancy is essential for the health and well-being of both the mother and her baby. The asthma attacks can be mild, moderate. The asthma can affects you and your fetus.

There are so many risks are present during the time of pregnancy. So for this take the doctor suggestions for reducing the asthma affects. The Three to five percent of all pregnant women have asthma. Asthma may also be cause death.

Causes of asthma in pregnancy

• Irritants
• Spores
• Allergens
• Scents, perfumes
• Weather changes
• Exercise

Symptoms of asthma in pregnancy

• Wheezing
• Breathlessness
• A viral respiratory infection
• Chest tightness
• Coughing

Treatment of asthma in pregnancy

• Inhaled steroid is helpful for the asthma in pregnancy which is very easy method.
• To maintain lung function carefully throughout your pregnancy to ensure that your growing fetus gets enough oxygen.
• The fast-acting medication is used for immediate relief from the asthma.
• A combination of both a high-dose corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2-agonist can be used for the asthma in the pregnancy.
• Singulair® and Accolate® are the long-term control medicine.
• The antihistamines loratadine or cetirizine may be useful.