Lancet Respir Med

International consensus: Asthma biologics okay to use throughout pregnancy and beyond

September 13, 2024

An international study has reached a consensus that asthma biologics can be safely used during conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

• Researchers conducted an international modified Delphi study. A total of 141 panelists from 32 countries who were involved in the care of people with severe asthma completed two rounds of online surveys covering key areas surrounding the use of asthma biologics in pregnancy.
• Panelists reached at least 75% consensus that asthma biologics can be used during conception and throughout pregnancy, initiated during pregnancy in line with prescribing criteria for non-pregnant people, and initiated or continued during breastfeeding.

Source:

Naftel J, et al. (2024, August 28). Lancet Respir Med. An international consensus on the use of asthma biologics in pregnancy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39216499/