This isn't a question regarding psych related medication so I hope this is okay.

I'm not pregnant yet, but am about to start trying. I've already had this conversation with my doctor, but he is one of those "don't questions my wisdom" doctors, and he kind of cut me off.

Basically I'm on the fringe right now with my asthma symptoms, and require a rescue inhaler (albuterol) 2-3x per week. I'm not currently on any cortico-steriods, and only use either high dose inhaled cortico-steriods or prednisone if I have a bad flare.

The doctor said that I should take daily cortico-steriods after I get pregnant to cut down on the symptoms. He said its better to take the steriods rather than using the albuterol so much.

I guess I'm questioning this. Larry could you help? Are the daily cortico-steriods safer than the 2-3x weekly albuterol? Would another choice be safer like theopheline or a long acting bronchodialtor like serevent?

I just want to do whats best for the baby.