I have asthma and use my inhaler regularly, now that im pregnant im scared to take it daily. Doc said continue but my mind is not at peace. Any other asthma mommas here who used it through pregnancy?
Keeping your health on track is priority number one if you are working and managing a pregnancy. Uncontrolled wheezing or cough can be really exhausting and dangerous. Get a quick online consultation with your gynac, confirm the safety of your specific inhaler, and keep using it as prescribed.
When I was staying with my parents during my second trimester, my asthma got a bit bad. My mother was so scared of me using the inhaler, but our family doc explained that breathing properly is most important for the baby. He said inhalers are safe because the medicine goes straight to lungs, but definitely ask your doctor first.
I had thyroid and breathing issues, so I had to be very careful. My specialist told me that keeping oxygen levels high is crucial for the baby, so these inhalers are actually safer than having an asthma attack. Just make sure your doctor is managing the dosage and you do your monthly follow-ups.
In joint families, everyone gets scared the moment they hear the word 'steroid', my MIL was also very worried when my sister-in-law had to use one. But the doctor explained that asthma pumps are totally safe and necessary to keep baby's oxygen normal. Better to let your doctor talk to your family if they are stressing you out!
Please do not take any decisions about steroids on your own, especially during pregnancy. I had a lot of complications, and my gynac strictly monitored every single medicine I took. Please consult your doctor or pulmonologist directly to understand if it's safe for your specific condition.
During my consultations at Apollo, the doctors specifically mentioned that inhaled medications are generally very safe because very little enters the bloodstream. But they still customize the dose for everyone. You should call your hospital's helpline or check with your doctor in the next visit to be absolutely sure.
Oh god, even I would overthink so much seeing the word 'steroid' on the label! But actually, my friend who is a doctor told me that untreated breathing issues are way more risky for the baby than a mild inhaler. Try to calm down and just drop a quick message to your gynac to ease your mind, okay?
Haan dear, don't worry. Inhalational steroids (like standard asthma inhalers) are usually considered very safe because they don't mix into your blood like tablets do. But of course, you must get your doctor's okay before continuing or starting any such medication.
