Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma

Key is to control symptoms, avoid attacks

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(HealthDay News) -- Having asthma doesn't necessarily mean an unhealthy pregnancy. The key is to control symptoms and prevent attacks.

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The University of Virginia Medical Center offers these suggestions for asthmatic women who are pregnant:

• Avoid anything that triggers asthma symptoms, such as tobacco smoke or pet dander.
• As prescribed by your doctor, keep taking your asthma medications throughout your pregnancy.
• Keep exercise moderate. If you have exercise-induced asthma, use your asthma medication. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise regimen.
• If you are in the second or third trimester during flu season, make sure you get a flu shot.

-- Diana Kohnle