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World J Pharmacol. Dec 9, 2014; 3(4): 56-71
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.56
Table 2 Stepwise approach to asthma therapy in pregnant and nonpregnant patients[49,60,62]
StepPreferred therapy in nonpregnant patientsPreferred therapy in pregnant patientsAlternative therapy in pregnant patients
Intermittent asthma1SABA, as needed1SABA, as needed1N/A
Persistent asthma2Low-dose ICSLow-dose ICSLTRA
3Low-dose ICS + LABA, or medium-dose ICSMedium-dose ICSLTRA
4Medium-dose ICS +LABALow-dose ICS + LABAMedium-dose ICS, or
high-dose ICS, or
low-dose ICS + LABA + LTRA
5High-dose ICS + LABAMedium-dose ICS +LABA, or high-dose ICS + LABALTRA + theophylline
6High-dose ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroidHigh-dose ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroidsOmalizumab