Maternal body composition and gestational weight gain in relation to asthma control during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor asthma control is common during pregnancy and contributes to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Identification of risk factors for poor gestational asthma control is crucial.

Objective

Examine associations of body composition and gestational weight gain with asthma control in a prospective pregnancy cohort (n = 299).

Methods

Exposures included pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), first trimester skinfolds, and trimester-specific gestational weight gain. Outcomes included percent predicted forced expiratory volumes (FEV1, FEV6), forced vital capacity (FVC), peak expiratory flow (PEF), FEV1/FVC, symptoms (activity limitation, nighttime symptoms, inhaler use, and respiratory symptoms), and exacerbations (asthma attacks, medical encounters). Linear and Poisson mo

SUBMITTER: Stevens DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020691 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature