I'm going to pick my GP's brain on this but wondered if anyone can share their experience?
I've had previous pregnancies but my asthma is far worse now than then - it's not well controlled at the moment, we've had building work going on and the dust has been a big trigger. That's just coming to the end now and now it's the pollen getting me!
I'm on a high dose of the inhaled steroids (1000 mcg/day) plus the long acting reliever combined in a Flutiform inhaler and also regular ventolin use to relieve symptoms.
I was prescribed prednisolone tablets recently to try and bring it under control, I have to admit I didn't use them - they were a "just in case" prescription that the GP gave me to cash if I felt I needed it, to save needing another appointment.
Currently also taking a daily antihistamine as advised by a pharmacist.
I'm not pregnant yet (I don't think), but I'm wondering how they manage troublesome asthma in pregnancy. eg would the prednisolone even be an option? I don't think you can take antihistamines can you?
Anyone able to share how their asthma has been/is being managed while pregnant? Any tips/suggestions?I don't want to get myself into a right pickle if I can avoid it.
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AButterflyLightsBesideUs · 15/05/2016 18:25
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