When should a pregnant woman with asthma seek emergency medical treatment?
Even with a proper asthma management plan in place, a pregnant woman should be aware of certain warning signs that may indicate an asthma attack, such as: • current medication does not provide rapid improvement of symptoms • improvement from medications is not sustained as long as previously sustained • breathing becomes more difficult • fetal kick count decreases, which may indicate fetal distress Always consult your physician about what asthma attack warning signs to look for and when to seek emergency medical treatment.
