WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: Asthma during pregnancy

Re: Asthma during pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Jun 1997 14:44:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 3 Jun 1997, Nicole wrote: >
>I am searching for a second opinion regarding asthma during pregnancy.
>During my eleventh week (I am now in my eighteenth week) of pregnancy I
>was diagnosed with asthma. I had been experiencing a persistent cough
>that resulted in a broken rib. My internist perscribed pirbuterol and
>azmacort, two different inhalers (which were ok'd by my OB) to take
>until the cough was gone. They effectively got rid of this cough. Also,
>all of my life, on occassion, I have been experiencing tightness in my
>chest and shortness of breath. I never "turn blue" or "feel tingly."
>However, every so often, I get lightheaded (which I've been told can be
>from the pregnancy itself). My question is, is this tightness and
>shortness of breath harming my child in any way (neurologically,
>physical development, etc.)? Or, is it getting enough oxygen as long as
>I am breathing?

No problem, don't worry, if you're breathing, so is the baby. Reduced oxygen to a fetus is related to a myriad of problems in pregnancy, none of which are asscoiated with your asthma. NEXT! ;-)

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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