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Uncontrollable Life-Threatening Status asthmaticus – An Indicator for Termination of Pregnancy by Cesarean Section

DOI

47

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0

References

1984

Year

Moshe Gelber, Yechezkel Sidi, S Gassner, Yardena Ovadia, S. Spitzer, Abraham Weinberger, J Pinkhas
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Abstract

Two pregnant women with severe status asthmaticus unresponsive to intensive medical treatment are reported. Termination of pregnancies by cesarean section was followed by a dramatic improvement within 24 h. Termination of pregnancy is indicated in life-threatening status asthmaticus.