Patient's question:
I am already more than 5 months pregnant, and I got a cold because of catching a cold. However, there is no fever. I would like to ask how I should treat it, and whether it will affect the baby. I'm so worried that it might be harmful to the baby. Thank you.First follow-up question: Thank you for your answers, but I heard that taking a shower with very hot water can affect the baby. So, will sweating it out affect the baby?
Doctor's answer:
A cold is a viral infection, and the viral infection itself can potentially affect the fetus. However, on one hand, the first three months of pregnancy are particularly important, and by the fifth month, the fetus is less susceptible to influence. On the other hand, even during the first three months of pregnancy, only a small number of cases are affected. It is recommended to avoid medication as much as possible, because there is no specific medicine for a cold; its recovery mainly relies on the body's own immune response. If a bacterial infection occurs, antibiotics such as cephalosporins can be used for treatment. If the symptoms are more pronounced, traditional Chinese medicine preparations should be considered first, such as Shuanghuanglian oral liquid.