Tag: Pregnancy

  • I usually don’t trash talk, but….

     You should be concerned about the effects of asthma medication on the developing fetus; fortunately, birth defects are rare and often overstated, but you always have to maintain vigilance for new developments.   Why the concern about atresia?    Maternal Asthma Medication Use May Cause Certain Birth Defects Approximately 4% to 12% of pregnant women…

  • Help….my face is swelling!

        New Guidelines Detail Hereditary Angioedema Management in Women Angioedema is a BIG problem in emergency rooms across the country and Tulsa is no exception!  Most treatment protocols use antihistamines (Benadryl) along with steroids. aughhh!   .  She has some very common frustrations with this condition.  The REASON antihistamines & prednisone often don’t work with angioedema is because…

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