During pregnancy, due to the decreased resistance of pregnant women, their bodies are easily infected with viruses, such as common throat inflammation. However, considering the safety of the fetus, pregnant women cannot take medication and can only choose to endure it. So what should pregnant women do if they have throat inflammation?
1. Do not take medication indiscriminately, and focus on anti-inflammatory measures. Medications can be detrimental to the health of the fetus in the abdomen.
2. Rinsing mouth with salt water and rinsing the throat can effectively alleviate throat pain and itching. When the situation is particularly serious, rinse every ten minutes. Saltwater has a sterilizing and disinfecting effect.
3. Take some coarse salt and stir fry in a pot. After stir frying, remove and grind it finely. Inhaling processed fine salt and spitting out saliva that seeps out of the mouth can effectively alleviate discomfort in the throat.
4. Drink plenty of hot water, go to the bathroom frequently, and effectively eliminate toxins from the body while urinating.
5. Vinegar therapy: Mix vinegar and boiling water in a ratio to rinse your mouth, which can help alleviate throat pain.
6. Eat more pears. If you have sore throat or mouth sores, pears have unparalleled benefits.
7. Lotus root is beneficial for calming the mind and relieving fatigue, while egg white can relieve cough and moisten the throat. Take a section of lotus root, clean it, peel off the rough skin, cut it into pieces and crush it. Take the juice from the grinding and mix it evenly with egg white. Store it in a cool place and seal it. Rinse your mouth with this at any time to relieve the pain caused by throat inflammation.
8. Oral lozenges are also acceptable, but do not choose mint candies. Fruit candies and honey candies are more suitable.
9. Air humidifiers can effectively increase the humidity of indoor air and are particularly effective in treating throat inflammation in expectant mothers. Because too dry weather can reduce the mucus in the vocal cords of pregnant women, causing them to adhere and leading to diseases such as pharyngitis.
10. Eat less fruits such as diced oranges, tangerines, etc., avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and avoid greasy foods. When pregnant women get sick, their own immunity and resistance will decrease. Drinking nutritious foods such as chicken soup and pig bone soup can enhance physical fitness and help alleviate throat pain.
11. Rest more, not only the body needs rest, but also the vocal cords need rest. Try to speak as little as possible to protect your throat, and even speak softly to save energy. If you really need to speak loudly for some reason, you can choose to use a loudspeaker or microphone as an aid. Ensure sleep quality, maintain a relaxed mood, and avoid excessive fatigue.
12. Massage the Zhao Hai acupoint on the sole of the foot appropriately. Zhaohai acupoint is located on the inner side of both feet, and its specific position can be found online. Pay attention when pressing, it should not be too light as it will not work, and it should not be too strong to prevent injury. It is best for the person being massaged to feel sour, numb, and slightly swollen, with a duration of about 8 minutes per session. Combined with massage at acupoints such as Taixi, the effect will be more pronounced.
13. If a pregnant woman not only has sore and itchy throat, but also other symptoms, or if self therapy for a long time does not achieve relief, she should seek medical attention immediately and receive targeted treatment according to the doctor's advice. It is not advisable to delay treatment.
