Respiratory failure with pregnancy: acute exacerbation of asthma or cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
Abstract
We present a complex case involving a 37-year-old pregnant woman at 13 weeks of gestation who developed respiratory failure. The patient had a known history of asthma, which initially created a diagnostic challenge, resulting in treatment for an acute asthma exacerbation. However, as the patient's clinical condition deteriorated, further investigations were conducted, leading to a diagnosis of severe rheumatic mitral valve stenosis. The patient underwent emergency mitral valve replacement, unfortunately resulting in a miscarriage. Nevertheless, the final maternal outcome was favourable.
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2025
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Article
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Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Insufficiency, Mitral Valve, Pregnancy Complications, Case Reports [Publication Type]
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Gupta M, Sharma D. Respiratory Failure With Pregnancy: Acute Exacerbation of Asthma or Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema. Cureus. 2025 Sep 29;17(9):e93527. doi: 10.7759/cureus.93527.