Are there any ways to relieve dryness and itching in the throat during pregnancy?

Pregnant women experiencing dry and itchy throats can manage the condition by increasing fluid intake, physical remedies, or medical treatment.

1. Increase Fluid Intake

If daily water intake is insufficient or if the pregnant woman spends prolonged periods in high-temperature environments, excessive evaporation of moisture from the throat's mucous membranes may lead to dryness and itchiness due to dehydration. In such cases, increasing fluid intake appropriately can help alleviate symptoms.

2. Physical Treatment

Frequent consumption of spicy or irritating foods may stimulate the local mucous membranes during swallowing, increasing their sensitivity and accelerating blood flow, which could trigger this symptom. It is recommended to suck on ice chips to reduce swelling in the throat and promote vasoconstriction of dilated blood vessels. However, care should be taken not to do this for too long to avoid chilling the body.

3. Medication

If a pregnant woman has chronic pharyngitis, inflammatory factors may spread upward and downward during flare-ups, causing congestion and swelling in the throat. This can lead to atrophy of the mucosal glands, resulting in insufficient moisture in the throat and triggering dryness and itchiness. It is advised that patients use medications such as Pharyngitis Tablets, Qinghou Liyan Granules, or Xiqingguo Granules under a doctor’s guidance. However, because pregnant women have unique physiological conditions, medication components may enter the fetal circulation via the mother’s bloodstream and potentially affect fetal health. Therefore, all medications must be used strictly as prescribed, and self-medication should be avoided.

It is recommended to maintain regular作息 (daily routines) and attend routine prenatal checkups. If any abnormalities occur, consult a physician promptly.