How to relieve cough during pregnancy
Nov 09, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
In general, pregnant women with cough can improve their condition by staying hydrated, adjusting their diet, using steam therapy, receiving massage, or undergoing medication. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical attention is recommended. Pregnant women should also pay attention to dressing appropriately to avoid unnecessary physical harm. During treatment, it is important to avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods, such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, to prevent interference with recovery.
Generally, pregnant women with cough can improve their condition by hydrating adequately, adjusting their diet, using steam therapy, receiving massage treatments, or undergoing medication therapy. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Hydration
Pregnant women should drink plenty of water, which helps thin mucus secretions, alleviates throat irritation, and can help relieve coughing to some extent.
2. Dietary Adjustment
Maintaining a balanced diet and increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables—particularly those rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and grapefruits—can help strengthen the immune system and alleviate cough symptoms.
3. Steam Therapy
Using a humidifier indoors to maintain a moist environment can help thin mucus in the respiratory tract and improve cough symptoms through the moisture in the steam.
4. Massage Therapy
With assistance from a physician, pregnant women can receive acupressure massage on specific meridians such as the lung and liver meridians. Repeated sessions can help clear the lung and liver meridians, thereby relieving cough symptoms.
5. Medication Therapy
Pregnant women may use medications such as Shuanghuanglian Granules or Nanbanlangen Granules after consulting with a physician, which can help alleviate cough symptoms. However, dosage should be carefully managed, and self-medication with increased doses should be avoided.
Pregnant women should dress appropriately to avoid unnecessary physical harm. During treatment, they should avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, as these may hinder recovery.
