Patient's question:
Female, 33 years old, has been trying to conceive with her husband for this period. She suddenly caught a cold these past two days and doesn't know if she is pregnant. She wants to ask what to do if she gets a cold at eight months pregnant.Doctor's answer:
If you have a cold, you can take medication to treat the symptoms, which may prolong the duration of the illness. However, considering that medication is not recommended during pregnancy, if the symptoms are not severe, you can drink more hot water and soak in hot water frequently. Generally, it will gradually improve within about a week. In daily life, eat some vegetables and fruits appropriately to digest and absorb vitamins. If the cold is very severe, appropriate medication must be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal, top-tier hospital for systematic and standardized examinations as soon as possible according to their own condition. This is the only way to diagnose the condition accurately and recover quickly.