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

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

Respiration · 2009 · 47 citations · 0 references

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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.