What to do if your throat hurts during pregnancy

The expectant mother is easily exposed to colds due to a decrease in immune defense. Painful sensations in the throat indicate a possible acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, sore throat or pharyngitis. In rare cases, a sore throat is caused by an allergy to a chemical or food.

How to treat a throat during pregnancy

A condition accompanied by a high fever requires a visit to the attending physician without fail. Drug treatment is prohibited, all pills, sprays, must be prescribed by a doctor. An important condition is the timely treatment of the disease, in order to avoid unwanted complications. Having felt the first signs of malaise, treatment should be started immediately:

1. For colds copious hot drink helps. Teas with the addition of raspberries, lemon, currants will significantly improve the condition. You can also drink decoctions of rose hips, chamomile, thyme, sage.
2. For sore throat, taking hot milk with honey and a pinch of baking soda will relieve dryness and soften the larynx.
3. You can inhale over medicinal herbs, or add an asterisk balm to hot water. Inhalation with essential oils is used if there is no allergic reaction to the components. The procedure is allowed to be carried out 2-3 times a day, preferably before and after the procedure, refrain from eating.
4. Warming compresses: honey and aloe juice are added to the vodka (in a ratio of 3: 2: 1), the fabric is moistened in vodka, and the neck is tied.
5. The throat should be insulated by tying it with a warm scarf and a handkerchief.

During an illness, it is preferable to eat liquid food, solid and dry food will irritate the mucous membrane. It would be advisable to limit physical activity, and adherence to bed rest. It is important not to overcool or overheat during the illness.

Gargling during pregnancy

Rinsing, as a topical treatment, is considered an effective and safe procedure. Together with medicinal solutions, microbes are rinsed out. In addition, medicinal ingredients soften and moisturize the mucous layer of the throat. The mouthwash should not burn your throat or be cool. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to alternate medicinal solutions. The rinsing procedure can be repeated every hour. You can caress a sore throat:

1. Sea salt - in a cup of warm water dissolve sea salt to a comfortable consistency, and rinse the throat.
2. Soda-saline solution - dissolve a quarter teaspoon of salt and soda in a glass.
3. Apple cider vinegar - warm water in a glass is diluted with a teaspoon of vinegar.
4. Hydrogen peroxide - a teaspoon of 3% peroxide is diluted in 200 ml of water. Rinse the throat with liquid, no more than 4 times a day.
5. Cranberries - the berries are kneaded and poured with boiling water. The infused solution is filtered, a spoonful of honey is added, and the throat is washed.
6. Oak bark - infused in a water bath.
7. Red beet juice, vinegar 9% 1 tbsp is added to a freshly squeezed glass of juice. l.
8. Kefir - heated to a temperature of 35 degrees.
9. Green tea with the addition of honey - the tea is brewed strong and cooled, honey is added.
10. With a solution of furacilin - 4-5 tablets are dissolved in a liter of hot water, before rinsing, st. l. hydrogen peroxide.

Herbal tinctures and decoctions can also be used to flush the throat, given the absence of allergies to certain herbs. It should also be noted that not all herbs are approved for use during pregnancy. Throat treatment can be carried out using the healing fluids "Geksikona", "Lugol".

Medicines during pregnancy

In cases where non-drug methods of treatment do not bring a positive result, the doctor may authorize treatment using:

1. "Lizobakt", resorbable tablets, the action of which is aimed at restoring irritated mucous membranes. The drug will reduce sore throat and sore throat.
2. "Grammidin", means with antiseptic components, is prescribed if viruses and bacteria are the cause of the disease.
3. Miramistin, an antiseptic drug, relieves pain and suppresses pathogenic microflora.
4. "Tantum Verde", "Ingalipt", "Orasept", "Geksoral" - sprays to rinse the throat, eliminate swelling of the mucous membrane, inflammation and pain.
5. Absorbable lollipops "Faringosept", "Lisobakt"
6. "Chlorophyllipt" rinsing solution, pregnant women are advised to choose a 1% solution.
7. If the cause of the pain has become an allergic reaction, treatment will be carried out with the use of antihistamines.
8. With follicular angina, the attending physician may prescribe a reception "Amoxiclav", "Ampicillin", "Amoxicillin".
9. When diagnosing tonsillitis, treatment with Ceftriaxone, Augmentin, Azithromycin, antibacterial drugs with a wide range of effects may be required.

If a pregnant woman falls ill, it is fraught not only with consequences for her health, but also for the health of the baby. Therefore, no independent action can be taken. Before doing anything, you should consult your doctor.