RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES IN PREGNANCY - 29/06/22
Doi : 10.1016/S0033-8389(22)00119-1
Robert A. Wise, MD a, ⁎ 
, Albert J. Polito, MD a
, Albert J. Polito, MD a a From the Department of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
* Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle Baltimore, MD 21224 Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle Baltimore MD 21224
SUMMARY |
In summary, the major physiologic changes that occur in pregnancy are the increased minute ventilation, which is caused by increased respiratory center sensitivity and drive; a compensated respiratory alkalosis; and a low expiratory reserve volume. The vital capacity and measures of forced expiration are well preserved. Patients with many lung diseases tolerate pregnancy well, with the exception of those with pulmonary hypertension or chronic respiratory insufficiency from parenchymal or neuromuscular disease.
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Vol 20 - N° 4
P. 663-672 - novembre 2000 Retour au numéro
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