What to do if a pregnant woman has chronic pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis has a long course, and its accompanying symptoms mainly include throat discomfort, dryness, pain, itching, swelling, and foreign body sensation. Severe pharyngitis can even affect eating and is harmful to the absorption of nutrients. So what are the measures to relieve pharyngitis during pregnancy?

How to relieve pharyngitis in pregnant women

Drink more salt water

Drinking salt water is very effective in relieving pharyngitis. You can drink some light salt water to clear your throat when you get up early, and salt water will not affect the health of the fetus.

Eat more fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables contain a lot of B vitamins, which are beneficial to promote the repair of damaged pharynx and eliminate respiratory mucus, while also supplementing the nutrition of pregnant women and fetuses.

Drink plenty of water

In addition to boiled water, you can also drink some medicinal teas such as Sterculia lychnophora, Honeysuckle, and Ophiopogon japonicus. It can effectively relieve throat discomfort. It is also good to drink water boiled with white radish, which is suitable for pregnant women.

Drink porridge regularly

If you have difficulty swallowing and have no appetite, you can often drink vegetable leaf porridge, barley porridge, century egg and lean meat porridge. These porridges have the effect of moistening the lungs and reducing fire, and can replenish energy for pregnant women in time.

Tips:

It is best for people with pharyngitis to receive treatment before becoming pregnant, and then get pregnant after the condition stabilizes to create a good growth environment for the baby.