Describe Asthma in pregnancy.
Asthma symptoms may be worse, better, or unchanged during pregnancy.
Same stepwise management as with other patients
Inhalation treatments preferred
Poorly managed asthma can increase the risk of pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, premature birth, congenital abnormalities).
Monthly monitoring of asthma is recommended.
Describe asthma in children < 5 years.
Asthma in patients under 5 years of age is challenging to diagnose and is often underdiagnosed, as children in this age group are not typically able to adequately perform the spirometric maneuvers.
Regimens containing corticosteroids are preferred as initial therapy in infants and young children.
Young children (< 5 years) may require nebulizers because of difficulty using inhalers.
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