A member asked:

Used to have asthma when i was a kid. can it comeback now that im pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Yes: Asthma is a chronic disease. If you had it when you were younger you still have it, even if there have been no symptoms for years. Many things can trigger recurrence of symptoms, including hormonal changes with pregnancy.

Answered 4/1/2014

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