Yes. Formoterol + Budecort (budesonide) inhalation can generally be continued and used during pregnancy when prescribed for asthma. Budesonide has extensive reassuring pregnancy safety experience, and available data on formoterol are also reassuring. Poorly controlled asthma or an asthma attack poses a greater risk to both mother and baby than appropriately used inhaled treatment. GINA guidance advises pregnant patients not to stop inhaled corticosteroid-containing treatment.

Do not stop or reduce it on your own. Confirm your exact inhaler, dose, and whether it is intended as daily maintenance or as-needed relief with your obstetrician or asthma clinician.

Seek urgent care if you have severe breathlessness, difficulty speaking full sentences, blue lips, chest tightness not improving after your reliever, or reduced fetal movements.

Source: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed., Pregnancy section, p. 2665.