Patient's question:
Today I took a nap, and as soon as I woke up, I started sneezing and having a runny nose. What should I do? Medical history and effectiveness of treatment: No treatment was taken. What kind of food can help alleviate this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, a cold has little impact on the fetus. For a common cold with mild symptoms, such as a runny nose or sneezing, the effect on the fetus is minimal, and medication is not necessary. Resting for a few days will usually make it better. However, during the early stages of pregnancy (5–14 weeks), it is a critical period for the development of fetal organ formation. If the pregnant woman contracts influenza with severe symptoms, it can have a more significant impact on the fetus, and medication during this time also poses a higher risk to the fetus.After pregnancy, the enzyme levels in a woman's body change, which affects the metabolism of certain drugs. Drugs are not easily detoxified or excreted, and there is a risk of accumulation and toxicity. During the early stages of pregnancy when fetal organs are forming, drugs can have a certain impact on the fetus. Therefore, it is best to avoid medication if you have a cold.