title: Acute asthma during pregnancy.
abstract: In addition to preventing maternal and fetal hypoxia, the goals of treating acute asthma exacerbation during pregnancy mirror those in the nongravid patient: rapid reversal of airflow obstruction with aerosolized bronchodilators,reduction of likelihood of recurrence by the addition of corticosteroids, and ongoing assessment of mother and fetus. Disposition decisions are multifaceted and must take into account the health and well-being of the pregnant patient and that of her fetus. Discharge planning includes prescription of scheduled 3-2 agonist treatments until symptoms resolve, intensification of daily treatment as needed, prescriptions for systemic and ICSs, as well provision of patient education, a personalized action plan, and close follow-up.
authors.affiliation: MetroHealth Emergency Medicine, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA. rcydulka@metrohealth.org
authors.forename: Rita K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Cydulka
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents