Features of throat treatment in pregnant women

Expectant mothers often think about how to treat a throat during pregnancy, because the body during this period of life is especially vulnerable to various infections. Not all drugs are allowed to be used, since most of them contain vasoconstrictor components or those that increase the tone of the uterus.

The choice of therapy should be approached very carefully so as not to harm the health of the woman and the fetus. What can be taken and what cannot be taken is decided only by the doctor, it is forbidden to use even folk remedies on his own.

We find out the reason for the violation

Before treating a throat during pregnancy, you need to find out what exactly triggered the pain. During the period of gestation, a woman's body becomes especially vulnerable to bacterial, viral and fungal infections. They can provoke such diseases:

• tonsillitis;
• laryngitis;
• pharyngitis;
• SARS and other violations.

Also, sore throat during pregnancy appears due to toxicosis. In this case, the diet and daily routine of the expectant mother is adjusted, in especially difficult situations, drug treatment and hospital monitoring are allowed.

Another factor that can provoke discomfort is allergies. Upon contact with pathogenic agents, inflammatory mediators are produced in the mucous membrane, edema and discomfort appear. It is possible to eliminate the violation with the help of antihistamines; it is also necessary to stop contacting the allergen.

Features of the choice of therapy

To find out how the throat of an expectant mother can be treated, it is necessary to be examined by a doctor. To identify the causes of the violation, a swab is taken from the pharynx and a blood test is prescribed. These studies help to find the pathogen and select the most effective remedies for its elimination. Viral lesions are treated using physiological procedures, and the patient is also prescribed safe drugs that have a local anesthetic and antibacterial effect.

For a sore throat caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, more serious medications may be prescribed. Antibiotics can only be taken with the permission of the doctor, he must assess the benefits and risks of the chosen therapy.

Also, with systemic treatment, the period of gestation is taken into account; in the first trimester, it is especially dangerous to use potent drugs, since they can lead to impaired fetal development and termination of pregnancy.

Effective and safe rinsing

You can treat a sore throat without harming your health and the health of your unborn baby with rinsing. This is an effective and completely safe method for eliminating unpleasant symptoms and pathogens of the disorder. The funds act directly on the mucous membrane, they quickly give relief.

Also, procedures have the following effect:

• remove pathogens and their waste products from mucous membranes;
• medicinal components act in a directed manner to eliminate the causes of the disease;
• eliminate pain syndrome by removing irritation from inflamed mucous membranes;
• solutions are minimally absorbed into the bloodstream and have almost no systemic effect on the body.

There are pharmaceutical preparations for the preparation of solutions, you can also use folk remedies that have long been proven to be safe and effective.

Let's consider in more detail what can be used for rinsing expectant mothers.

• "Furacilin". This is an excellent drug that removes germs from the mucous membrane. It is not active in relation to bacteria and fungi, therefore it is most often prescribed in a complex of systemic therapy or in case of viral lesions. For rinsing, we need 1 tablet of the drug, crushed into powder, fill it with warm boiled water. Procedures should be carried out every hour, as they recover, their number is gradually reduced. If a pregnant woman has tonsillitis, then 1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide can be added to the solution.
• Chlorophyllipt. You need to choose just a gargle (1%) or an oil solution (2%). The drug is perfect for the treatment of the most difficult infections, such as purulent sore throat. It reduces the amount of mucus and purulent secretions, relieves inflammation, promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues, saturates the blood with oxygen and increases local immunity. The product is diluted with warm boiled water in accordance with the instructions.
• Soda-salt solution. The combination of sea salt and baking soda is another drug approved for use by pregnant women. It is very simple to treat a sore throat with its help. In a glass of warm boiled water, you need to dissolve half a teaspoon of salt and soda, rinses are carried out every hour. The tool cleans well the mucous membranes from bacteria, creates an alkaline environment in the affected tissues, which prevents the reproduction of pathogenic microflora.
• Healing herbs. Infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs also have an effective local effect on mucous membranes. They eliminate pain, disinfect, soothe irritated mucous membranes, facilitate breathing and relieve inflammation. For the preparation of solutions, it is best to use the flowers of a pharmacy chamomile, sage, eucalyptus or calendula. These plants can be used for external use by pregnant women.

Aerosols for treatment

Pregnant women can also cure throats with aerosols. It is possible to use only drugs that contain components that are safe for the health of the expectant mother and the fetus. This form of medication has several advantages:

• directed action on the affected tissues;
• local effect on mucous membranes, the funds are not absorbed into the bloodstream;
• high efficiency;
• rapid onset of relief;
• ease of use.

Sprays are available with different mechanisms of action, most of them are combined. They fight both the symptoms and the causative agents of the disorder. An integrated approach will help you quickly achieve recovery.

Consider what an expectant mother can accept without fear for her condition.

1. "Cameton". An effective combined preparation that relieves inflammation from mucous membranes and disinfects them. You can use a spray to treat the throat and nose, it is completely safe during gestation, if the expectant mother is not allergic to the ingredients.
2. Miramistin. It is a powerful antiseptic and in some cases is even more effective than antibiotics. Fights against pathogenic microflora and eliminates local symptoms such as edema, dryness, pain, perspiration. It is completely safe for pregnant women, since it acts only on the mucous membrane, the active substances of the drug do not penetrate into the bloodstream.
3. Stopangin. A powerful agent that is active against various types of bacteria, fungal microorganisms and microbes. The spray quickly relieves inflammation and discomfort. However, it should be borne in mind that it can be used only from the second trimester, at the initial stage of gestation, the drug can have a negative effect on the development of the fetus. Also, the use of the drug is stopped 2 weeks before childbirth, otherwise there is a risk of prolongation.
4. Tantum Verde. An effective anti-inflammatory and disinfectant drug. In addition, the drug has a strengthening effect on the vessels of the mucous membrane and cell membranes.It is possible to use the drug during the second and third trimester, at the beginning of pregnancy it is extremely rare.

Other methods

Many pregnant women are interested in whether it is possible to use lozenges and lozenges in their position. Alas, most of these funds are prohibited during pregnancy, as they contain components that can negatively affect the health of the unborn baby and the mother herself.

The list of drugs is very narrow and before and using it, you must definitely consult a doctor in order to avoid complications and negative reactions. The doctor may prescribe the following lozenges and lozenges to relieve the condition:

• "Lizobakt";
• Faringosept;
• Ingalipt;
• "Givalex";
• "Cameton".

Treatment by inhalation will also be effective. They can be done with the help of a teapot; steam is inhaled through its nose through the mouth. There are also special inhalers that turn drugs into microparticles and mix them with vapors.

You can inhale both pharmaceutical solutions, which the doctor will prescribe, and infusions from medicinal herbs. Also alkaline mineral water will give a good result, it can be "Borjomi" or "Essentuki". In no case should inhalation be carried out if the body temperature is elevated, this will only worsen the condition.

Precautionary measures

The throat can hurt in a pregnant woman at different periods of gestation. Depending on what month the expectant mother is in, the list of drugs allowed for treatment may vary. It should be borne in mind that the body at this time is completely rebuilt and may react inadequately to various components of drugs.

Before starting therapy, it is best to test the personal tolerance of funds, this will help to avoid unpleasant consequences.

It is also worth considering that it is necessary not only to take medications, but also to provide yourself with ideal conditions for recovery. You need to follow these simple rules to effectively fight the disease:

• drink more fluids;
• do not overheat and do not freeze;
• avoid large crowds;
• in the cold season, do not go outside; if it is warm outside the window, you need to walk as often as possible;
• limit physical activity;
• at the peak of the disease, observe bed rest;
• avoid stressful situations.

Let's summarize

It is not so easy to cure a sore throat for a pregnant woman, since most of the effective drugs for her at this time are taboo. However, there are procedures and medications that can help you not only get rid of the symptoms, but also eliminate the disease itself in a short time.

It should be borne in mind that future mothers are completely prohibited from self-medication, any means of folk and traditional medicine should be prescribed by a doctor. Take care of yourself and choose only safe methods of treatment.