In our daily life, we often see that once the body has inflammation or a certain disease, the throat will feel uncomfortable and phlegm will appear. In traditional Chinese medicine, phlegm in the throat is generally a manifestation of weak spleen and stomach. Many pregnant women also have phlegm in the throat during pregnancy. So why do they have phlegm in the throat during pregnancy? After pregnancy, if there is phlegm in the throat, first we need to look at the color of the phlegm. If the color of the phlegm is slightly yellow, it indicates inflammation in the body. Regarding why there is phlegm in the throat during pregnancy, let's analyze it in detail below.
Why is there phlegm in the throat when pregnant
Once women experience changes in various hormones in their bodies after pregnancy, coupled with the tendency for internal heat to rise, they may feel a sensation of phlegm in their throat. This is because you are currently in a stage of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and the condition of your throat is even more likely to cause the phenomenon you mentioned. However, when it comes to vomiting, it should also be considered as a result of "morning sickness" and should be a reaction to pregnancy.
What should I do if I have phlegm in my throat while pregnant
1. Pregnant women should strengthen their physical exertion appropriately. Pregnant women are generally prone to gaining weight, consuming less calories and accumulating more calories, which can lead to the production of phlegm in the body.
2. Pregnant women should eat less greasy fatty meat or high calorie foods such as beef and mutton. As the delivery period of pregnant women approaches and their bodies become dull, it is necessary to consume high calorie foods appropriately or in moderation.
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C in daily life. The most important effect is to enhance the physical immunity of pregnant women.
4. Take some medication to clear lung heat. Because if there is heat (high fever) in the lungs, it is easy to produce phlegm, so taking some traditional Chinese medicine or food that clears lung heat can be effective.
Whether pregnant or normal, once there is phlegm in the throat, it will be very uncomfortable, especially for pregnant women who have limited mobility and often experience discomfort. In addition, if there is phlegm in the throat, the whole person will be irritable and uneasy. Therefore, pregnant women should always pay attention to their diet and daily physical condition throughout pregnancy, drink more water and avoid eating cold and spicy foods. They can do moderate exercise to improve their body's resistance.
