Review

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2000): Cerrahpaşa Medical Journal

GEBELİKTE SOLUNUM FİZYOLOJİSİ

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Cüneyt TETİKKURT

Abstract

Background.- Pregnancy causes significant consequences in respiratory physiology. To support fetal life normal parameters of laboratory tests undergo a dynamic and significant change during pregnancy. Evaluation of pulmonary disease states occurring during or that has been present before pregnancy requires a through comprehension of maternal respiratory physiology. In this review, the respiratory physiologic changes with consequences on pulmonary function have been discussed.


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