Introduction
Pregnant women are the center of the family and they need more love and care. During pregnancy, the physical condition of pregnant women will also be affected. Many pregnant women often cough and have itchy throats during pregnancy, which not only affects the mood and sleep of the pregnant woman, but also has adverse effects on the fetus. Therefore, dealing with the problem of cough and itchy throat in pregnant women has become an important task.
Drug treatment
Pregnant women have certain restrictions on drug use after the second trimester. However, with the guidance of a doctor, appropriate medication can effectively relieve cough and itchy throat. Common drugs include: vitamin C, pholcodine hydrochloride, loratadine, etc. Among them, vitamin C can enhance the immunity of pregnant women, pholcodine hydrochloride can relieve asthma and cough in pregnant women, and loratadine can also relieve allergic symptoms in pregnant women. However, drugs also have side effects, and pregnant women must follow the doctor\’s guidance when using drugs.
TCM treatment
During pregnancy, many pregnant women are reluctant to use Western medicine and prefer traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Unlike Western medicine treatment, Chinese medicine treatment has no side effects and can improve the immunity of pregnant women. Commonly used Chinese medicines include platycodon, perilla leaf, chuanbei, etc. Platycodon has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, relieving asthma and relieving coughs. Perilla leaves can dispel wind and cold, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. Sichuan Fritillaria is a traditional Chinese medicine that can nourish lung function. However, pregnant women must be careful when using traditional Chinese medicine to avoid adverse reactions.
Dietary conditioning
A cough and itchy throat not only requires medical treatment, but also requires maintaining physical health. Pregnant women should pay attention to their diet during pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant women eat more fruits or vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, apples, tangerines, spinach, etc. These foods can enhance the immunity of pregnant women. In addition, pregnant women should also get enough sleep, maintain indoor ventilation and temperature, and avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Physical exercise
During pregnancy, pregnant women can relieve their cough and itchy throat through physical exercise. However, pregnant women need to choose physical exercise programs that suit them to avoid physical fatigue caused by excessive exercise. It is recommended that pregnant women choose easy physical exercises, such as walking, yoga, etc. These programs relax the body and promote blood circulation.
Conclusion
The problem of cough and itchy throat in pregnant women needs to be solved in time, and a comprehensive approach such as drug treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, dietary conditioning and physical exercise is required. In the process of using these methods, pregnant women need to follow the guidance of their doctors and pay attention to changes in their bodies. If the problem of coughing and itching in the throat does not change much, or if other uncomfortable symptoms occur, it is recommended that pregnant women seek medical treatment immediately.
