Runny nose during pregnancy is one of the most undesirable phenomena, since it can be a manifestation of not only the common cold, but also the defeat of the body by viral infections. To treat a cold in pregnancy should be taken very seriously, especially if it appeared at the beginning of the term.
Causes of a cold
The causes of a cold can be not only a viral infection ( ARVI ) and a cold. Often a runny nose is provoked by viruses that are activated in the body due to the weakening of the immunity that occurs during pregnancy. The more dangerous the rhinitis during pregnancy, it is an increase in body temperature, and this can disrupt the metabolic processes of the fetus. High temperature also reduces appetite and the body gets a smaller amount of nutrients that are needed to feed the crumbs. Coryza and cough during pregnancy do not allow the mother and baby organisms to fully feed on oxygen, as the respiratory tract swells, the mucous membranes of the nose and nasopharynitis become inflamed.
Treatment of a cold in pregnant women
At the first symptoms of the disease you need to call a doctor. Visiting crowded places in this state is extremely undesirable. The doctor after the examination will diagnose and recommend methods of treatment. To treat a cold in pregnant women use such vasoconstrictor:
- Sanorin;
- Halazolin;
- Fornos;
- Rinoform;
- Otrivin;
- Tysine;
- Xylo and others.
When using these drugs, you must strictly follow the dosage. Take them recommend short courses, so as not to provoke the addiction of the body. Runny nose in the first trimester of pregnancy is also treated with prepared solutions containing sea salt.
Prevention of cold and colds
Preventing colds during pregnancy, including the common cold, should be safe and not aggressive.
- It is necessary to spend a sufficient amount of time in the open air.
- Warmly dress and avoid crowded places.
- A full-fledged diet, and at the peak of the epidemics supplement your diet with vitamins.
- If someone from the home is sick, it is advisable to use a gauze dressing.
Not always a runny nose during pregnancy has negative consequences. The most difficult combination is a runny nose in pregnancy and fever. But in any case, the treatment of the disease should occur under the strict supervision of a physician.