Which of the following is incorrect about treatment of asthma in pregnancy?
A. No increased perinatal risks (including pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight, and congenital malformations) were found to be associated wtih the use of short-acting beta2-agonists and corticosteroids
B. Use of oral corticosteroids has been associated with increased risk of pre-eclampsia and prematurity among their offspring, but residual confounding by greater disease severity and poor asthma control cannot be ruled out
C. Cromolyn and theophylline are contraindicated
D. Data on leukotriene-receptor antagonists and long-acting beta2-agoists are scarce, but so far they seem safe in humans
Answer: C
Cromolyn and theophylline are safe for use in pregnancy
Reference
Michael Schatz, M.D., and Mitchell P. Dombrowski, M.D. Asthma in Pregnancy. NEJM, Volume 360:1862-1869 April 30, 2009 Number 18