title: Pulmonary complications of pregnancy.
abstract: Pregnancy induces significant physiologic stresses on the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems that may precipitate respiratory compromise. In addition, certain disease states that are unique to the pregnant woman, such as amniotic fluid emboli syndrome, may be associated with respiratory failure. The physiologic changes that affect the pregnant woman are reviewed. Pregnancy-related conditions are discussed as well as how common diseases, such as the acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, pneumonia, and AIDS,have to be approached when balancing the needs of the fetus with maternal well-being.
authors.affiliation: Pulmonary Division, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA.
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Bruce P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Krieger
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors