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Asthma during pregnancy

2018-04-18 04:09:10
I take foracort forte for my asthma problem... Now I came to know that I am pregnant.. Is it safe to continue it during pregnancy, before visiting to a gynecologist.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a pulmonary function test which is needed for the diagnosis as well as to assess severity of asthma based on which treatment can be started. Keep a regular follow up with your pulmonologist throught out the pregnancy.

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Yes it is safe in pregnancy. But please visit a pulmonologist too along with a gynaecologist.

Answered2018-04-18 16:35:28

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You take foracort 200microgram twice daily prior to consulting your obstetrician

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