How to treat cough in pregnant women
Cough is a very common symptom in pregnant women, but due to the special physical condition of pregnant women, safe and effective methods need to be adopted during treatment. The following is a detailed explanation of the treatment methods for pregnant women’s cough from four aspects: drug treatment, diet and health care, dialectical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, and precautions.
Drug treatment
Cough in pregnant women is generally divided into two types: dry cough and phlegm cough. For dry cough, cough suppressants such as cyclophosphamide, ibuprofen, and berberine hydrochloride can be used. If you have a cough with phlegm, you need to use expectorants. The more commonly used drugs include compound licorice tablets, Chuanbei loquat ointment, etc. However, it should be noted that pregnant women should not use medicine indiscriminately during coughing. It is best to treat it under the guidance of a doctor.
Diet therapy and health care
Pregnant women should pay attention to a reasonable diet during coughing to increase their body\’s resistance. Eat more foods rich in vitamins, protein, fiber and other nutrients, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, etc. At the same time, avoid eating raw and cold foods and irritating foods, such as chili, mustard, etc. In addition, drinking more water and maintaining indoor air circulation can help pregnant women relieve cough symptoms.
Diagnostic treatment with traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cough symptoms in pregnant women are related to factors such as physical weakness, insufficient qi and blood, and lung deficiency. Therefore, different measures should be taken for different situations during treatment. For example, if you have a weak constitution, you can use medicines that can replenish the deficiency, such as ginseng, polygonatum, wolfberry, etc.; for coughs caused by insufficient qi and blood, you can use medicines that replenish qi, solidify the surface, nourish yin and moisturize dryness, such as angelica, rehmannia glutinosa, etc. . It is necessary to ensure the safety of medication and the adaptability of dosage.
Notes
Pregnant women need to pay attention to the following issues during coughing:
1. Maintain indoor air circulation and avoid air pollution.
2. Avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking.
3. Avoid eating large amounts of food with high sugar content to avoid dry mouth.
4. Ensure adequate rest time to avoid physical fatigue.
In short, cough in pregnant women is a very common symptom and needs to be treated with safe and effective measures. Treatment can be carried out from four aspects: drug treatment, dietary regimen, dialectical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, and precautions, which can help pregnant women quickly relieve cough symptoms, reduce physical discomfort, and promote health during pregnancy.
