Asthma in pregnancy.
Asthma is one of the more common medical disorders in pregnancy. Goals of management include prevention of acute asthmatic attacks while maintaining a safe intrauterine environment for the fetus. The following article outlines the interplay between asthma and pregnancy as well as current treatment modalities. This information is vital for nurses caring for obstetrical patients and their families.
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D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*