What to do if pregnant woman has a runny nose

We all know that women cannot take medicine casually during pregnancy, because the medicine may pose a certain threat to the fetus through the mother. Some girls find that they have a runny nose during pregnancy, which may be caused by rhinitis or a cold. We should deal with these situations effectively to avoid serious illness and reduce drug intake. So, what should pregnant women do if they have a runny nose?

1. Causes of runny nose

Sore throat: If a young child has sore throat symptoms during the flu period, he or she should drink plenty of water, but should not be given food that is too hot or too cold to avoid burns or convulsions. Parents should let their children eat some easily digestible food, such as tofu pudding; never give children too dry food, so as not to increase the difficulty and pain of swallowing.

Fever. When babies have influenza, they will have a fever due to viral infection, and the fever can easily exceed 40 degrees.

Coughing. Long-term coughing can easily cause complications such as sinusitis and acid reflux, so parents should not take it lightly.

Nasal congestion and runny nose. When the epithelial cells of the nasal mucosa of young children are infected by viruses, they will become edematous and congested and secrete mucus, resulting in symptoms of nasal congestion and runny nose.

2. Seek medical attention immediately if the condition is serious

When a pregnant woman has a severe cold, or when a mild cold has not been effectively improved, family members should be careful and put the health and safety of the pregnant woman first. Although injections and medications have an impact on the baby, pregnant women cannot just endure it or resist it. Instead, they should rush to the hospital immediately and see a doctor in time and follow the doctor's arrangements. Never take medicine blindly, otherwise there will be consequences that no one can predict. Any medication for pregnant women must be used under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Antibacterial drugs are harmful to pregnant women’s embryos

If you have a high fever and severe cough, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment immediately. During pregnancy, some antibiotics are harmful to the embryo. For example, taking too much streptomycin in late pregnancy can cause hearing impairment in newborns. If chloramphenicol is taken in large quantities, it can cause "gray syndrome" characterized by insufficiency of breathing, cyanosis, abdominal distension, etc. in the newborn. Chloramphenicol can cause inhibition of the hematopoietic function of the newborn. If pregnant women use sulfonamides, they can accumulate in the fetus, promote the release of bilirubin, and thus cause kernicterus. Chinese herbal cold medicines have few side effects and good efficacy, so they can be used.