MIMS Education
Overview
About this course
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that can affect women during pregnancy. Effectively managing asthma in pregnancy is crucial to ensure the well-being of both the expectant mother and the fetus. While pharmacologic interventions are the mainstay of treatment, non-pharmacologic measures are also emphasized as part of the overall management of asthma during this period.
This e-learning module aims to review the physiologic changes in pregnancy affecting women with asthma, its fetal and maternal complications, and to discuss the approach to the management of asthma in pregnancy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate and manage asthma in pregnancy
- Identify the maternal and fetal complications of asthma during pregnancy
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Physiologic changes in pregnancy affecting asthma
- Clinical manifestations and assessment
- Maternal and fetal complications
- Management
- Asthma exacerbation during pregnancy
1 CPD Point Available
- Score at least 70% in the multiple-choice quiz.
Keywords: asthma in pregnancy, inhaled corticosteroid, treatment of asthma in pregnancy