What are some tips for pregnant women with sore throat?

During pregnancy, the immunity of pregnant women will be slightly lower than usual, so they are more likely to catch colds, coughs, sore throats, etc. When pregnant women are unwell, in order to avoid adverse effects on the fetus, it is not recommended to use medication. It is better to treat it through diet therapy.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a sore throat and cough

1. Try a salt compress

Here’s how to do it

Mix 2 cups of sea salt with 5 to 6 teaspoons of warm water. The sea salt should be moist, not wet.

Then put the salt in the middle of a dry towel, roll up the towel on its long side, wrap the rolled towel around your neck, and cover it with another dry towel. How long you want to rest is up to you.

2. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water (add one teaspoon of salt to each cup of warm water)

Eating some throat lozenges and lozenges can relieve the symptoms of sore throat to a certain extent, especially for sore throat caused by inflammation. Gargling with salt water has a bactericidal effect and the effect is really good.

3. Get enough rest and drink enough water

A sore throat is likely related to overwork, so a good rest can alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat to a certain extent. Even if the sore throat is not related to overwork, a good rest can improve the body's immunity, thereby enhancing the body's resistance and helping people get rid of sore throats as soon as possible.

4. Try steam inhalation to relieve your pain

Run very scalding hot water in the sink. Wrap a towel around your head to surround yourself with the steam and tilt your head sideways as the water runs. Take a deep breath, drawing the steam into your mouth and nose, and do this for about 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat several times a day.

5. Eat some zinc cough drops

Although the infection is still there, studies have found that zinc can relieve some other cold symptoms, such as sore throat.

6. You can put a hot pad on your throat and press gently.

You can also try a chamomile poultice. To make it, mix 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers with 1 to 2 cups of boiling water and soak for 5 minutes. When the chamomile is fully soaked, pour out the water and wrap the chamomile in gauze or cheesecloth and apply directly. When the compress thickens, remove it and repeat this process several times.

7. Over-the-counter medications

If your symptoms aren't relieved with the above methods, there are several over-the-counter medications you can consider.

Throat Lozenges

Most over-the-counter throat lozenges are safe and effective. The local anesthetic it contains can effectively relieve throat pain. Alternatively, ordinary cough drops may also come in handy.

Decongestants

This medicine can shrink the nasal mucosa, making nasal breathing smoother, and has a good therapeutic effect on sore throat caused by nasal backflow. However, children need to follow doctor's advice when using the medicine.