Risk factors for asthma exacerbations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Conflicting literature exists regarding the risk factors for exacerbations among pregnant women with asthma. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine risk factors for asthma exacerbations during pregnancy.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched for the following terms: (asthma or wheeze) and (pregnan* or perinat* or obstet*) and (exacerb* or flare up or morbidit* or attack*).

Risk factors for asthma exacerbation during pregnancy: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Asthma is the most common medical condition to affect pregnancy. Asthma exacerbations occur in up to 45% of pregnant women and have been associated with adverse perinatal and infant outcomes. Conflicting literature exists regarding the risk factors for exacerbations, and no synthesis of the literature currently exists.

Factors Associated with Asthma Exacerbations During Pregnancy.

Background: Asthma exacerbations during pregnancy are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Objective: The aim of this study was to establish factors associated with asthma exacerbations during pregnancy.

Methods: We obtained data from three cohorts of pregnant women with asthma recruited in eastern Australia (2004-2019; n = 1461).