How to remove phlegm from pregnant women's throat

Pregnant women have relatively lower immunity, so compared with adults, they are more likely to catch colds and other diseases. However, when a pregnant woman has a cold, she should not take cold medicine casually, otherwise the hormones in the medicine will have a great impact on the healthy growth of the fetus. So if there is phlegm in the throat of a pregnant woman, how should it be removed?

Why do pregnant women always feel phlegm in their throats?

Pregnant women always feel that there is phlegm in the throat, always want to vomit, and have a foreign body sensation in the throat. In this case, it is mostly considered to be caused by pharyngitis. Since you are pregnant, you need to be cautious when taking medication. If a pregnant woman shows symptoms of pharyngitis, it is recommended not to use Western medicine for treatment. She can take Chinese herbal medicine, but the specific medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Pay attention to rest and avoid eating spicy, raw, cold or irritating foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits.

How to clear phlegm in throat during pregnancy

Snow pear stewed with rock sugar is the best product for moistening the lungs and reducing phlegm, and is a good choice; eat a light diet, eat more soy products, fruits, and pears, which have the effect of clearing the lungs and relieving throat, and can be combined with the Chinese medicine sea and chrysanthemum to make tea. Pregnant women are advised not to take drug treatment, but can use diet therapy: eat more radish and ginger, drink more boiled water, and drink honey every day. Do this for a period of time. These foods have the effect of reducing phlegm, are very safe, and can improve the body's resistance.

If a pregnant woman feels that there is phlegm in her throat, she should consider whether it is a cold, pharyngitis or other problems. In short, if there is a disease, appropriate treatment should be taken, but medication should not be used indiscriminately. It is not recommended to blindly use folk remedies to solve phlegm in the throat when you are pregnant, as this will only cause harm to the fetus.