See a GP, asthma nurse or specialist as soon as you know you're pregnant for advice on how to manage your asthma. Your midwife will support you throughout your pregnancy, but your GP, asthma nurse or specialist will continue to manage your asthma care. You're also more likely to suffer from acid reflux – when stomach acid travels back up towards the throat – while pregnant, which can make asthma worse.
Urgent advice: Call your GP, asthma nurse or 111 immediately if you are:
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using more of your reliever than usual;
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coughing or wheezing more, especially at night;
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feeling shortness of breath or tightness in your chest.
Any of these could mean your asthma is getting worse and needs to be checked.
Immediate action required: Call 999 if you're having an asthma attack and any of these apply: