Non-pharmacological aspects of the treatment of
allergic diseases in pregnancy

Mahendra Pal*

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Non-pharmacological aspects of the treatment of allergic diseases in pregnancy

Jusufović Edin^1,2*, Lazic Zorica^3,4, Cupurdija Vojislav^3,4, Osmic Munevera^1,2, Jusufovic Azra⁵ and Arandjelovic Snezana^6,7

¹1Center for Specific and Non-Specific Lung Diseases of Public Health and Educational Center “Dr. Mustafa Sehovic”, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

²Faculty of Medicine of University of Tuzla, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

³Pulmonology Clinic of the Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia

⁴Faculty of Medicine, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia

⁵Clinic for Pulmonary Diseases, University Clinical Centre, Tuzla, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

⁶Clinic for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

⁷Faculty of Medicine of University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

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Received Date: February 09, 2023; Published Date: March 23, 2023

Abstract

The approach to the non-pharmacological treatment of allergic diseases in pregnancy closely mirrors the non-pharmacological approach to the treatment of these conditions in the general population. In pregnant women, the importance of avoiding unnecessary medical therapy is paramount because of concerns about the effects of pharmacological therapy on fetal health. Maximizing non-pharmacological approaches as appropriate in an effort to minimize pharmacological interventions is strongly recommended. In some cases, adequate relief can be achieved with non-pharmacological interventions alone, and in many cases, the need for pharmacological therapy can be reduced by concurrent use of non-pharmacological approaches. At all times, it is critical to adequately ensure the well-being of both mother and baby. Due to the strong influence of the environment on allergic diseases, environmental control measures and non-pharmacological therapies can have a large impact on the severity of the disease and symptoms in patients in a safe and effective way.

Keywords: Allergic diseases; Pregnancy; Non-pharmacological treatment

Abbreviations: Ig-immunoglobulin; FEV1-Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second; FeNO-Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide; HEPA-High Efficiency Particulate Air; IPM-Integrated Pest Management; HVAC-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

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Jusufović Edin*, Lazic Zorica, Cupurdija Vojislav, Osmic Munevera, Jusufovic Azra and Arandjelovic Snezana. Non-pharmacological aspects of the treatment of allergic diseases in pregnancy. Archives in Respiratory & Pulmonary Medicine. 1(2): 2023. ARPM.MS.ID.000506.