The Effect of Pregnancy on the Treatment of Asthma Patients with COVID-19 | Chapter 8 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol.10

 COVID-19 is a virus that affects the respiratory system, throat, nose, and lungs, causing serious lung illness and death. Infections can aggravate the symptoms of asthmatic sufferers. The severity and prognosis of asthma in pregnant women with underlying illnesses like diabetes are likely to be devastating.

Presentation of a Case: We discuss the case of a COVID-19-infected asthmatic pregnant woman who was admitted to two Iranian hospitals. The patient's symptoms included dry coughs, dyspnea, inability to talk, numbness, and weariness. The initial examination revealed a body temperature of 37.9°C, oxygen saturation (SPO2) of 91%, partial pressure of oxygen (Pao2) of 25mm Hg, respiratory rate (RR) of 20 breaths/minute(b/m), blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg, pulse of 80 beats per minute (bpm), and foetal heart rate (FHR) of 167 beats per minute. The pregnancy was ended by caesarean section (C/S) due to foetal tachycardia, and a healthy infant with normal anthropometric parameters was born. Leukopenia, as well as elevated levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, were present in our patient. After 8 days, our patient was discharged in good general condition after receiving supportive treatment as well as antibiotic and antiviral therapy.
Conclusions: Despite having underlying disease and infection with COVID-19, the patient's health improved after 8 days in the hospital and had a favourable clinical outcome.

Author(s) Details:

Alireza Jashni Motlagh,
Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Imam Ali Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

Sara Esmaelzadeh,
Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

Ozra Parhizkar,
Midwifery Ward, Imam Ali Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

Leili Salehi,
Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Health, Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

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