A 55-year-old pregnant woman with well-controlled asthma asks whether she should stop her inhaled corticosteroid and salbutamol because she is worried...

Question

A 55-year-old pregnant woman with well-controlled asthma asks whether she should stop her inhaled corticosteroid and salbutamol because she is worried about effects on the baby. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Continue her inhaled corticosteroid and salbutamol as benefits outweigh potential risks

Answer

Stop all asthma medications during pregnancy

Answer

Switch to oral corticosteroids for the duration of pregnancy

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Use salbutamol only and stop inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Avoid vaccinations during pregnancy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Asthma in pregnancy

A 55-year-old pregnant woman with well-controlled asthma asks whether she should stop her inhaled corticosteroid and salbutamol because she is worried about effects on the baby. What is the most appropriate response?