Short courses of oral corticosteroids such as prednisolone are sometimes necessary during severe asthma flare-ups in pregnancy and remain appropriate when genuinely needed. A severe untreated asthma attack is far more dangerous than a short steroid course. However, prolonged or repeated oral steroid use carries some risks including gestational diabetes and restricted foetal growth. Dr. Thakur at Pulmovista Clinics manages asthma proactively to minimise the need for oral steroids wherever possible.
