Study Finds Inhaled Corticosteroids Safe for Asthma During Early Pregnancy
Source Summary
A South Korean nationwide cohort study found that women with asthma who continued inhaled corticosteroid use during the first trimester of pregnancy did not experience higher rates of adverse outcomes compared with those who stopped treatment. The research provides reassurance for pregnant women requiring asthma management.
Why it matters
The findings support continued use of inhaled corticosteroids in pregnant women with asthma, helping clinicians and patients make informed treatment decisions during pregnancy.
