Patient's question:
I am three months pregnant and recently seem to have caught a cold. My throat has been itchy and coughing, and I feel particularly uncomfortable. Sometimes the coughing is so severe that it feels like my lungs are about to come out. My throat still hurts a lot. Because I am pregnant, I dare not take medicine casually for fear of affecting the baby. What kind of help do I need: What should I eat when my throat is inflamed during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis of the problem: Based on your description, your condition is primarily caused by cold exposure. Pregnant women cannot take many medications. If your cough symptoms are severe, you should seek timely treatment to avoid prolonged uterine contractions due to abdominal pressure, which may lead to threatened miscarriage. It is recommended that you drink more water to enhance metabolism, take appropriate doses of (Xigua Shuang Huan Pian) to relieve throat pain, and drink (Chuanbei Bingtang Li Zhuyuan) to alleviate cough symptoms. When necessary, use medications under the guidance of a doctor. You do not need to worry, rest more, drink plenty of hot water, and maintain a light diet. Avoid spicy, irritating, greasy, and fried foods. Pay attention to preventing colds and avoiding getting chilled.