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1
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What respiratory changes take place in pregnancy?

A
  • Elevation of diaphragm
  • Enlarged capillaries
  • Increased tidal volume and oxygen consumption
2
Q

What are the 2 types of breathlessness in pregnancy?

A
  • Physiological

- Pathological

3
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What is physiological breathlessness?

A
  • Only when supine
  • Normal Hb and RR
  • SATS >95%
  • In 2nd/3rd trimester
4
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What is pathological breathlessness?

A
  • Always present
  • Anaemia
  • RR <12 or >24
  • Chest pain
  • Hypertension
  • SATS <95%
5
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

A
  • Tight chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing/ wheezing
6
Q

What are some of the risk factors for asthma?

A
  • Smoking
  • Allergies
  • Exercise
  • Medical conditions
7
Q

How can asthma attacks be avoided by the mother?

A
  • Use inhaler
  • Check before taking medication
  • Vaccines
  • Identify and avoid triggers
  • Keep warm and dry
8
Q

What medications are used to treat asthma?

A

Bronchodilators:
- Salbutamol, Terbutaline
Inhaled corticosteroids
- Albuterol, Chromogylcate, Beclomethasone

9
Q

What is Tuberculosis?

A

Bacterial infection of the lungs

10
Q

What are the risk factors for Tuberculosis?

A
  • HIV
  • Malnutrition
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking/ alcohol
11
Q

How is Tuberculosis treated?

A

Antibiotics and corticosteroids

12
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What are the signs and symptoms of Tuberculosis?

A
  • Persistent cough
  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss
  • Lethargy
  • High temperature
  • Loss of appetite
13
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What complications does Tuberculosis cause in pregnancy?

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  • Epidural contraindicated
  • BCG needed for baby
  • BF NOT contraindicated
14
Q

What is cystic fibrosis?

A
  • Genetic disorder that clogs internal organs with thick, sticky mucus
  • Recessive
15
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

A
  • Malnutrition
  • Recurrent chest infections
  • Respiratory failure
  • Persistent cough
  • Loose stools
16
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What is contraindicated in a pregnant woman with cystic fibrosis?

A

General anaesthetic