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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 162: D2099, 2018.
Article
in Dutch
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29519258
ABSTRACT
- Asthma during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight and pre-eclampsia.- This condition may be undertreated due to insufficient knowledge and, in particular, concerns about teratogenic effects of asthma medication among treating healthcare professionals and pregnant women.- The risk of teratogenic effects of inhaled medications (ICS, SABA and LABA) is small. These agents have been used by large groups of patients for many years.- Well-controlled asthma with pharmacological therapy during pregnancy is safer and leads to fewer complications then accepting asthma symptoms and exacerbations.- Preconception care for a woman with asthma who is treated with medication is recommended.