Dietary Therapy Methods for Colds During Pregnancy

Written by Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
Updated on February 14, 2025
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Pregnancy is a particularly special period in the physiological process of women. During this period, due to pregnancy, women's immunity decreases. Additionally, due to the baby, the mother's nutrition is deprived, leading to malnutrition in pregnant women. Pregnant women during this period are very susceptible to colds or other infectious diseases. Due to the special circumstances, medications cannot be used, so treatments are limited to dietary remedies or traditional Chinese medicine. We can use remedies like brown sugar ginger tea or Fritillaria pear with rock sugar to treat symptoms of the common cold, which often have very good effects.

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The Principle of Sore Throat from a Cold

A cold generally can cause symptoms of sore throat, due to conditions like pharyngitis or tonsillitis triggered by the cold. Typically, the illness lasts about five to seven days, partly due to a decrease in immune strength, which is somewhat related to the low resistance. During this time, it is important to rest sufficiently, stay hydrated, and avoid excessive fatigue. In severe cases, it may also be necessary to use anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications as well as cold remedies under a doctor's guidance to alleviate symptoms. Furthermore, if a sore throat occurs immediately with a cold, it might indicate chronic pharyngitis; it is advisable to use medications regularly and in the correct dosage under a doctor's guidance to prevent worsening of the condition. Additionally, drinking herbal teas that clear heat and detoxify can also provide some relief.

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What should I do if my nose turns red from a cold?

What should I do if my nose turns red from a cold? First, you should avoid rubbing your nose. You can relieve the swelling of the nasal mucosa through oral medications. The redness of the nose is due to the expansion of local capillaries. Additionally, external stimuli, pinching the nose, runny nose, and sneezing are all directly related. You can choose to take vitamin-based medications and medications known to affect glandular secretion for symptomatic treatment. If there is acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa, you should also choose some antibacterial drugs for treatment. Drink more water and rest more; generally, you will gradually recover in about three days.

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How many days does a baby usually have a cold and high fever?

If a baby has a cold and a high fever, it's generally hard to say how many days it will last. If infected by a virus or bacteria, the virulence and the body's immune function are both factors. If the viral strength is weak and the body's resistance is strong, with the appropriate use of medications, the fever can typically be controlled within one to three days. However, if the infection is due to stronger viruses or bacteria, such as the influenza virus, the common fever duration is around five to seven days, or even longer. So, for a common cold, the fever may last about three days, while influenza may last four to five days or even longer.

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Does a wind-heat cold cause clear nasal discharge?

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Changes in cold symptoms

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