ICS During Pregnancy Does Not Raise Maternal or Neonatal Risks

By Debbie Bunch

September 8, 2026 | 2 min read

Guidelines recommend that women with asthma continue using their inhaled corticosteroid medications (ICS) while pregnant, but some women still stop using them early on in their pregnancy, fearing they could have an ill effect on their infants. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open may help …

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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