Asthma, pregnancy

Feature: Asthma in pregnancy
Mild or well-controlled asthma will usually cause no major health problems for a pregnant woman or her unborn baby. Poorly controlled asthma can have consequences for mothers and babies, though. Women can find out what they can do to protect themselves and their baby in our fact sheet.

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Asthma: Are inhaled corticosteroids safe in pregnancy?

Using inhaled corticosteroids to control mild or moderate asthma in pregnancy can prevent asthma attacks and being hospitalised for asthma attacks in pregnancy. Inhaled budesonide has been tested particularly well in pregnancy and probably does not harm the baby. more...

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