1. Causes of cough in pregnant women
There are many reasons why pregnant women cough. The most common ones are respiratory diseases such as colds, flu, and pneumonia. In addition, allergic rhinitis, asthma and other diseases can also cause cough symptoms in pregnant women. In addition, due to the decline of the body\’s immunity during pregnancy, it is easy to be infected with various bacteria and viruses, and it is also easy to cause cough.
2. Dangers of coughing in pregnant women
Coughing during pregnancy will not only affect the health of the pregnant woman, but also cause harm to the fetus. Long-term severe dry cough will increase abdominal pressure, thereby affecting placental blood perfusion; it may also lead to adverse consequences such as reduced fetal movement and premature birth.
3. How to relieve cough during pregnancy
1. Drink more water: Drinking more water can increase the fluid content in the body and relieve irritating dry cough caused by dryness.
2. Keep warm: Avoid wearing clothes that are too thin or too tight, especially in cold weather.
3. Appropriate exercise: Appropriate exercise can enhance the body\’s immunity and relieve cough symptoms.
4. Diet conditioning: Eat more foods containing vitamins C, E and other antioxidant substances, such as citrus fruits, carrots, etc.
4. Precautions for taking medication for cough during pregnancy
Don’t take random medicines for cough during pregnancy, because many medicines will affect the fetus. If you must use drugs, you should choose drugs with high safety and low side effects, and use them strictly in accordance with the doctor\’s recommendations. In addition, it is contraindicated to use medicines containing aspirin and acetaminophen such as Ganmao Ling and cold analgesic tablets during pregnancy.
5. How to prevent cough during pregnancy
1. Maintain good hygiene habits: wash hands frequently and avoid contact with sources of infection.
2. Strengthen: exercise appropriately and maintain a good work and rest routine.
3. Pay attention to environmental hygiene: keep indoor ventilation and clean to avoid air pollution.
6. Treatment of cough during pregnancy
If the cough symptoms during pregnancy are severe and the cough lasts for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Doctors will choose appropriate treatment methods, such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc., based on the physical condition and condition of the pregnant woman.
Abstract:
Coughing during pregnancy will not only affect the health of the pregnant woman, but also cause harm to the fetus. Drinking more water, keeping warm, exercising appropriately, and adjusting your diet can relieve cough during pregnancy. However, you cannot use medicine casually. You must choose medicines with high safety and low side effects, and use them strictly in accordance with the doctor\’s recommendations. Preventing cough during pregnancy requires maintaining good hygiene habits and strengthening and paying attention to environmental hygiene. If cough symptoms are severe during pregnancy, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
