Will having a runny nose during the postpartum confinement period lead to long-term "confinement illness"?

Runny nose during the postpartum confinement period generally does not lead to "confinement-related illness" as long as it is actively treated. However, if treatment is delayed and proper care is neglected in daily life, the condition may become prolonged and leave lasting health problems.

After childbirth, women experience weakened physical conditions due to relaxed muscles and bones. If exposed to external factors such as cold or wind, or excessive fatigue, they may develop confinement-related illnesses. Runny nose could be a symptom of a cold or rhinitis; with timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate warmth preservation, recovery is usually quick and unlikely to result in long-term issues.

However, if runny nose caused by catching a cold is not effectively treated promptly, and the individual continues to overexert herself or fails to stay warm, the illness may persist and develop into a chronic confinement-related condition that is difficult to cure.

During the postpartum confinement period, it's important to get adequate rest, avoid exposure to cold, identify the cause of runny nose promptly, and receive standardized treatment.