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Re: Mattress / Asthma Question

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 13:38:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 30 Jun 2002, Lynn wrote: >
>Hi,
>I am nine weeks pregnant. We had a new bed delivered yesterday, this is
>my first brand new mattress. I have allergies and 'light' asthma. I've
>noticed that being in the bedroom with the mattress makes both my
>allergies and asthma flare up, and even using my inhaler (albuterol) as
>directed doesn't seem to help much. Obviously something in the mattress
>is causing the reaction, and we need to do something about it. I have
>been sleeping in the other room, but still feel the chest tightening
>elsewhere in the house, though not as severely. We will call the store
>today and see what they suggest, but my concern isn't so much for myself
>but the baby - could whatever the mattress is giving off that's reacting
>with me be toxic? Do you believe it could be detrimental to the baby?
>I'm not totally short of breath, just uncomfortable. I'm not sure how
>soon they can pick the bed up, or whether we should try a different
>brand of mattress or what. Any advice would be great, thanks.
Lynn

I would not think this will affect baby. You have some sort of allergy, who knows to what, and perhaps a different mattress cover will help. Could also be from where mattress was stored

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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