Because of reduced immunity, a few women during pregnancy can avoid colds and runny nose. When the first symptoms of colds (SARS, influenza) appear, it is required to call a doctor – as soon as possible. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment. Before the doctor can arrive, you can get a relieve of your condition in the following ways.
Runny nose
The main thing to remember: vasoconstrictor nose drops for future mothers are strictly contraindicated. The safest way to get better is to rinse the nose with plenty of salted water. You can wash the nose with different saline bought in the pharmacy.Having a cold it is recommended to sleep with the raised headboard (approximately 40⁰). Folk medicine recommends to cut onions and gently sniff if your nose is blocked. In addition, you can 2 boil eggs, cool them slightly and apply them to the nose, thereby warming the sinuses.
High temperature
Many antipyretics are contraindicated during pregnancy. These medicine include analgin, aspirin, Coldrex, Fervex, antigrippin andmany others.Panadol, efferalgan are recommended to shoot down the heat. It is approved for use in any stage of pregnancy, but in short courses (1-3 days). If you do not exceed the maximum dose, there won`t be any harmful effects.Folk medicineat recommens, for example, tea with lime, drink with berries of viburnum, cranberries, red currants, tea with honey and lemon. In addition to vitamin used, these drinks will help to reveal the pores, sweat and reduce the temperature.
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