Question

A 29-year-old woman, 10 weeks pregnant, presents with wheeze and breathlessness. She has a history of asthma previously managed with a short-acting beta2-agonist inhaler as needed. She is concerned about taking inhalers in pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice regarding asthma medication in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Use inhaled corticosteroids and short-acting beta2-agonists as needed; they are considered safe in pregnancy

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Stop all asthma medication during pregnancy to avoid harm to the fetus

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Continue her short-acting beta2-agonist only and avoid inhaled corticosteroids

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Switch to oral theophylline as the preferred treatment in pregnancy

Answer

Use high-dose oral prednisolone throughout pregnancy for control

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