Cold symptoms during early pregnancy

The symptoms of a cold are quite obvious, such as fever, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, etc. These are all common symptoms of a cold. Most women in early pregnancy will have a fever, which must be distinguished from the symptoms of a cold. This kind of fever will not cause nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms. Therefore, the symptoms of a cold in early pregnancy, such as nasal congestion and sneezing, are nothing to do with normal body temperature.

What are the symptoms of a cold in early pregnancy?

The first symptoms of a cold in early pregnancy are chills, followed by fatigue, sleepiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, fear of greasy smells, nausea and retching. As the condition progresses, coughing, runny nose or fever may also occur.

How to distinguish early pregnancy symptoms from fever and cold?

1. Fever and colds can cause viral symptoms such as runny nose and joint pain, but such symptoms are generally not likely to occur in early pregnancy.

2. One of the clinical symptoms of early pregnancy is amenorrhea, but fever and colds generally do not easily affect menstruation.

3. Ladies who are planning to get pregnant can use an early pregnancy test if they have cold symptoms. If the result is positive, they may be pregnant.

Symptoms of a cold in early pregnancy: What to do if you have a stuffy nose

1. Steam can temporarily relieve nasal congestion in pregnant women and generally make you feel very comfortable. Take a warm bath and then stay in the steamy shower for a while. Alternatively, you can wet a towel with hot water and then breathe into it with your face facing it.

2. Use an air humidifier or sprayer to humidify the air, and place them around your head when you sleep at night. Be sure to clean according to the cleaning instructions of the humidifier. Change the water in the fish tank every day, because if the water in the fish tank is not changed in time, it may become a breeding ground for bacteria. In addition, you also need to replace the filter frequently.

3. Steam can temporarily relieve nasal congestion in pregnant women and generally make you feel very comfortable. Take a warm bath and then stay in the steamy shower for a while. Alternatively, you can wet a towel with hot water and then breathe into it with your face facing it.

4. Use an air humidifier or sprayer to moisten the air, and place them around your head when you sleep at night. Be sure to clean according to the cleaning instructions of the humidifier. Change the water in the fish tank every day, because if the water in the fish tank is not changed in time, it may become a breeding ground for bacteria. In addition, you also need to replace the filter frequently.

If you experience symptoms of a cold in early pregnancy such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing, you must seek medical treatment immediately to avoid affecting the baby in your belly. However, if you cannot take medicine at home, you must ask a doctor to get the medicine to avoid taking medicine that is not good for the baby and affecting the baby's physical and mental health. Fever and cold in early pregnancy have a great impact on the baby, because the baby's growth and development at this stage is very important.