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October 2, 2025CureusOpen Access

Respiratory Failure With Pregnancy: Acute Exacerbation of Asthma or Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema

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A 37-year-old pregnant woman experienced respiratory failure due to misdiagnosed asthma exacerbation, leading to significant complications.
Initial treatment focused on asthma, but further investigation revealed severe mitral valve stenosis, requiring emergency surgery.
Emergency mitral valve replacement resulted in a miscarriage, but the final maternal outcome was favorable despite the challenges.
The case highlights the importance of thorough assessment in pregnant patients with respiratory issues to avoid misdiagnosis.

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Case study details respiratory failure in a pregnant woman with asthma, highlighting diagnosis of mitral valve stenosis.

Gupta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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