If a pregnant woman has a stuffy nose, will the fetus suffer from hypoxia?

Pregnancy is a major life event. Common sense tells us that the physical health of pregnant women is directly related to the growth and development of the fetus. Many people know that once a woman enters pregnancy, she must pay special attention to her diet and daily life, try not to take medication, and even if she feels unwell, she should take medication under the doctor's advice. So if a pregnant woman has symptoms of nasal congestion, will it affect the fetus? For example, causing fetal hypoxia? Let’s answer this question together.

Nasal congestion in pregnant women will not cause fetal hypoxia, because even with severe nasal congestion, pregnant women can get enough oxygen by breathing through their mouths. When a pregnant woman catches a cold, she should take it seriously and go to the hospital for examination in time, because some colds can affect the fetus, so timely treatment is needed.

If a pregnant woman has a common cold, she will experience symptoms such as runny nose, cough and nasal congestion. If a pregnant woman does not have a fever, she does not need to take cold medicine. As long as she takes good care of herself and gets more rest, she will usually recover on her own within a week. This common cold is mostly caused by catching a cold, which will not have any effect on the fetus.

If a pregnant woman has a very serious cold, such as persistent high fever, or if the cold is caused by influenza virus infection, she should actively seek treatment because this type of cold can cause harm to the fetus. Pregnant women need to follow their doctor's orders to minimize the harm.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a severe nasal congestion due to a cold

Pregnant women's nose, pharynx, trachea and other respiratory mucosa are thickened, edematous, congested, and their disease resistance is reduced, so they are prone to catching colds. Pregnant women who have a cold are often afraid that taking medicine to treat the disease will have an adverse effect on the fetus. When you first catch a cold and your throat is itchy and painful, immediately gargle and rinse your mouth and throat with concentrated salt water every 10 minutes. It will be effective after about 10 times.

Drinking chicken soup can relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose during a cold, and it is also effective in clearing respiratory viruses. Drinking chicken soup regularly can enhance the body's natural resistance and prevent the occurrence of colds. Adding some pepper, ginger and other seasonings to chicken soup, or eating it with noodles, can cure colds. Pour hot water of about 42 degrees into a thermos teacup. People with a cold should put their mouth and nose into the mouth of the teacup and continuously inhale the hot steam, three times a day. When a pregnant woman has a cough, she can beat an egg, add a small amount of white sugar and ginger juice, and drink it with half a cup of boiling water. The cough can be relieved after 2-3 times.

How to treat colds in pregnant women? Method 1: Pregnant women with mild colds can drink more water, pay attention to rest, keep warm, etc. Method 2: Traditional Chinese medicine can effectively control the cold virus and is non-toxic. Therefore, Chinese medicine's syndrome differentiation and treatment and Chinese medicine prescriptions are the best ways to treat colds in pregnant women. Pregnant women with colds can take Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor.