Pregnancy with asthma requires special attentionphysicianPhoto: GettyWomen, who faced with asthma attacks before pregnancy, are obliged to warn the gynecologist about the problem at the first reception. This chronic inflammatory disease can cause great harm not only to the parturient child, but also to the fetus.

What is dangerous for asthma in pregnancy?

If treatment is delayed, asthma can cause serious consequences.

• Hyperemesis of pregnant women (increased intensity of toxicosis).
• Increased blood pressure of the future mother, as well as a high risk of pre-eclampsia - a disease that affects the kidneys, the placenta, the liver.
• Complications during childbirth, premature birth.
• Retardation of intrauterine development of the baby.
• Hypoxia of the fetus.

To know the symptoms of suffocating asthma is not difficult: cough, choking, hoarse breathing, cyanotic face, unpleasant sensations in the throat, chest compressions - all this is an unquestionable reason for going to the hospital and unscheduled inspection.

What do I need to know about a pregnant woman with asthma?

Asthma and pregnancy are compatible, but the situationrequires careful observation by both the woman and the doctor. The expectant mother is obliged to monitor the manifestations of symptoms of the disease, and also try to prevent asthma attacks by taking medications. During the period of bearing a child, the woman is prescribed inhalations with a minimum concentration, and not containing freon in their composition. Experts advise planning a pregnancy with asthma in advance and preparing for bearing a healthy child. But if pregnancy occurs unexpectedly, there are several rules for preventing the disease that will help the expectant mother avoid attacks.

• Avoid contacts with possible allergens or avoid them, they can be dust, flowering plants, wool and saliva of animals, food allergens.
• Do a daily wet cleaning, clean upholstered furniture.
• Remove carpets and other interior items that collect dust from the house.
• Avoid stress.

Following simple rules, as well as the prescribing doctor's instructions, you will not face asthma exacerbation during pregnancy. Be healthy!

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