title: Asthma and pregnancy. A challenge for everyone concerned.
abstract: The asthmatic patient who becomes pregnant needs expert management to minimize the possibility of a poor outcome. Dr Barsky stresses the importance of good rapport and cooperation between physician and patient, explains the effects of pregnancy on asthma and vice versa, and discusses the pharmacotherapy that is often necessary to maintain the health of both mother and baby.
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Barsky
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents