Pregnant women with asthma are at increased risk of perinatal complications, including pre-eclampsia and outcomes that affect the baby's size and timing of birth. Active asthma management with a view to reducing the exacerbation rate may be clinically useful in reducing the risk of perinatal complications, particularly preterm delivery.
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