What should pregnant women do if they have sore throat?

During pregnancy, a pregnant woman's body functions will temporarily decline, but will then gradually return to normal. The occurrence of this situation will affect the health of other parts of the pregnant woman. For example, throat lesions may also be caused by the decline in body functions during pregnancy. Sore throat is a typical symptom. Let’s take a look at what pregnant women should do if they have a sore throat.

1. If you only have mild throat pain, dryness or itching, you can gargle and rinse your throat with concentrated salt water. Salt can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, relieve sore throat, and gargle 5-8 times a day, which can significantly reduce sore throat. You should also drink more warm water, which is a good way to solve sore throat. Drinking more water and urinating more can effectively clear out toxins from the body.

2. When a pregnant woman has a sore throat, she needs to eat less spicy and greasy food; at the same time, if she has a cough, she should also eat less citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines. When a pregnant woman has a sore throat, her immunity is relatively low, so she should supplement with more high-nutrition foods, such as chicken soup, bone soup, etc., which can improve her immunity and help relieve sore throat symptoms.

3. If a pregnant woman has severe throat pain, her tonsils may be inflamed. She should see a doctor, who will diagnose and treat or prescribe medication based on the specific condition and pregnancy status.

4. When a pregnant woman has a sore throat, she must not be irritable, as this will only aggravate the condition. If she can maintain an optimistic attitude and a good mood, it can indirectly enhance the immunity of the pregnant woman and effectively relieve the sore throat.

5. Pregnant women should also pay more attention to rest, reduce workload and reduce life stress. This can help relieve a sore throat and help prevent other symptoms that may lead to a cold.