Help Us Understand the Effects of Asthma in Pregnancy Many women need to take medication during pregnancy to appropriately manage their asthma. Yet fewer than 10% of medications have enough information to determine their safety for use in pregnancy — this is where we need you as our partner! Do you have asthma? Are you currently pregnant? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, you may be able to help us advance our knowledge of how asthma and its management can …
The Baby Blog: Allergy and Immunology
Pseudoephedrine
This sheet talks about exposure to pseudoephedrine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is pseudoephedrine? Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that is used to treat nasal congestion (“stuffy nose”) caused by colds or allergies. Pseudoephedrine is sold under many different brand names. Pseudoephedrine can be combined with other ingredients to help treat symptoms that may come with having …
Phenylephrine
This sheet talks about exposure to phenylephrine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is phenylephrine? Phenylephrine is a decongestant. Decongestants are often in over-the-counter medications used to treat nasal congestion (“stuffy nose”) caused by colds or allergies. Phenylephrine has also been used to treat temporary low blood pressure caused by anesthesia used during …
Montelukast (Singulair®)
This sheet talks about using montelukast in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is montelukast? Montelukast is an asthma and allergy medication that is taken by mouth. Montelukast works by blocking a group of chemicals in the body called leukotrienes. Leukotrienes cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways, which can make it hard to breath. Montelukast is used to help control …
Cetirizine
This sheet talks about exposure to cetirizine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is cetirizine? Cetirizine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are medications used for allergies and cold symptoms. Cetirizine can be used to treat allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and itchy throat. Cetirizine is sold over the counter under brand names including Zyrtec® and …
