What to do if a pregnant woman has a cold and runny nose

If a pregnant woman catches a cold, she must go to the hospital for consultation and treatment in time. Do not take medicine blindly on her own, because the medicine may have a certain impact on the growth and development of the fetus. For the sake of her own and the fetus's health, she must make a good balance so that she can be responsible for her own health. If you have a runny nose due to a cold, you should pay attention to whether you need medication. So, what should pregnant women do if they have a cold and a runny nose?

1. Why do pregnant women catch colds and have runny noses?

There are two peak seasons of colds in autumn and winter, mainly because the weather turns cooler and colder, and the temperature changes between morning and evening are significant. Colds are the most common respiratory illness during pregnancy. Respiratory function changes in early pregnancy. At 18 weeks, the oxygen consumption of pregnant women increases by 10-20% (50% of which is consumed by the fetus).

2. What should pregnant women do if they have a cold and a runny nose?

1. Pay attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and provide sufficient physical support for the immune system.

2. Once a pregnant woman has a cold accompanied by severe nasal congestion and runny nose and needs medication, she must use the medication reasonably under the guidance of an obstetrician to prevent harm to the fetus.

3. Take a cup and pour boiling water into it. Inhale the steam through your nose. Do this for at least 5 to 8 minutes each time. Do this 6 to 8 times a day. The principle of doing this is to use the hot steam in the water to kill the bacteria inside the nasal cavity.

4. Yingxiang point is the place where wind is felt and also the place where wind stops. If you massage it more often on a daily basis, it will enhance the disease resistance of pregnant women. The method is to press the Yingxiang points on both sides of the nose with your index finger, and massage in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction for about 30 times each. During the massage, there will be a sore and swollen feeling radiating to the forehead.

5. Drinking chicken soup can relieve the symptoms of runny nose or nasal congestion caused by colds in pregnant women. Drinking chicken soup is also very helpful in clearing cold respiratory viruses. Pregnant women who often drink chicken soup can enhance their natural immunity and prevent symptoms such as colds and runny noses.