Respiratory diseases in pregnancy.
Pregnant women with respiratory problems pose a special challenge. Pregnancy alters lung function and the natural history of common pulmonary disorders. Respiratory problems in pregnancy must be approached with an understanding of the unique, inter-dependent physiologic and psychological status of mother and fetus.
Noble
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PW
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.
Lavee
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AE
Jacobs
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D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000150:complications; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects