Management of asthma during pregnancy.
The prevalence of asthma in pregnant women appears to be increasing. Recent evidence demonstrates that pregnant asthmatic women with moderate-to-severe asthma may have an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. The goal of asthma management during pregnancy is to optimize maternal and fetal health.
Department of Allergy, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 7060 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardSan Diego, CA 92111, USA. janamazy@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Altamura
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