At 31, is uncontrolled asthma safe in pregnancy?

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I can understand your concern.

Since you have bronchial asthma, it is important to manage it with inhaled medications, using the right inhalers at the correct dose and technique. If you plan to get pregnant, controlling your asthma becomes even more crucial for your health and the baby’s well-being.

To better understand the severity of your asthma and what might be triggering it, I would recommend a few basic tests. These include a complete blood count to look for any signs of infection or allergy, serum total IgE to check for allergic tendencies, a chest X-ray to rule out any underlying lung issues, and pulmonary function tests (spirometry) to assess how well your lungs are working and how much air you can breathe in and out.

Some common reasons why asthma symptoms may worsen include not using inhalers regularly or not using them with the correct technique, having other health conditions such as allergic rhinitis (nasal allergy) or obesity that can make breathing more difficult, and ongoing exposure to environmental triggers like dust, smoke, pollution, pollen, pet dander, or cold air, which can irritate the airways and trigger asthma attacks.

For better control, start using the inhaler Budesonide two puffs twice daily with a spacer, and rinse your mouth after each use. It is safe to use during pregnancy, so do not skip doses unless your doctor says so.

Regular check-ups with a lung specialist and maintaining a balanced diet with exercise can help manage your asthma effectively. Follow the suggested tests, and we will check how well your asthma is controlled in a week.

I hope that you got an answer.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Thank you.