Cough treatment during pregnancy

What is the cure for pregnancy during early and late periods?

Cough, as one of the symptoms of colds, causes discomfort to any person, and what to say about pregnant women.

It can happen on any day of long-awaited pregnancy - the immunity in these 9 months is significantly weakened, hypothermia or the slightest contact with a sick person, which may seem healthy in appearance, easily leads to cold, acute respiratory infections.

It is important to understand that coughing is not a disease, but a symptom of a variety of diseases and is a reflex reaction of the organism, which facilitates the release of the respiratory tract from the pathological bronchial secret. That is, one should not cure a cough, but a disease that caused it. Sometimes, coughing can be a consequence of an allergic reaction of the body to any external stimulus (see. allergic cough: symptoms, treatment).

Treatment of cough during pregnancy is a serious problem, since most effective combined antitussive drugs or expectorants for cough, including plant, is prohibited pregnant. And not infrequently pregnant women with caution perceive the appointment of even approved medications, fearing to harm the baby, and using cough medicine from traditional medicine. But you should know that some medicinal plants are also contraindicated and have side effects, not less than medicamentous.

Another wrong way is to use children's syrup from cough during pregnancy and other medications used for cough treatment in infants up to 3 years of age, since the approved cough for children can not always be safe for the fetus. Every future mother should know that cough should be treated, and treated according to the doctor's recommendations.

What is dangerous cough?

Since cough, as a rule, accompanies a viral or bacterial disease of the respiratory system, the lack of adequate treatment is dangerous both for the mother (complications, the transition of the disease in a chronic form), and for the child, as it creates a real threat to pregnancy - the risk of intrauterine infection, premature birth or miscarriage, malformations of the fetus.

Cough itself, as a reflex action, leads to an increase in the tone of the uterus - a dangerous condition that does not abort pregnancy and fetal hypoxia. Women with low placenta or with placenta previa cough due to significant muscular strain threatens with uterine bleeding.

A severe cough during pregnancy causes an attack of nausea and aggravates the course of toxicosis, if any (see. nausea in pregnancy, gestosis during pregnancy).

1 trimester of pregnancy - what drugs to cure cough?

The first 2 months of fetal gestation are the most important, since it is during this period that the main formation of systems and organs, and a small fertilized egg acquires real human features, as parents are convinced at the first screening.

The most serious pathologies and malformations of the fetus occur precisely in the first trimester, and to provoke them, including, the reception of a contraindicated drug.

It is advisable not to get sick in the first weeks, but if this happens, you should immediately visit a doctor - it's the doctor will determine the cause of the cough, hold the necessary examinations and recommend how and what to cure when pregnancy.

Initially, the doctor will be appointed sparing methods of fighting cough, and only then drugs, albeit relatively safe. The word is relatively well-used - an individual negative reaction to the active substances of the drugs is not ruled out.

Some future mothers use so-called cough drops, which are freely sold in supermarkets. To say that they will be of great benefit is wrong. Most often these sweets are saturated with extracts of mint and eucalyptus, along with preservatives, sweeteners and aromatizers, and the relief is very short, which forces the lozenges to dissolve one by one one.

The table shows cough preparations, the use of which is acceptable in pregnancy in the first trimester (see Table 1). a calculator for calculating the length of gestation by weeks).

Herbal preparations	Homeopathic remedies	Supplements - any permitted restorative action and multivitamins	Preparations of synthetic origin
Dry cough
freely applied	Mukaltin Althea root (syrup)	Pulsatilla Stolid Broncho-gran	Pregnacare Bifidophilus Flora Force Mamavit
However, there is insufficient medical data on the effect on the fetus	Doctor Mom Gedelix Bronhicum
It is only used when the probable benefit to the mother's organism exceeds the likely risk of exposure to the fetus	Libexin
Moist cough
freely applied	Dr. Theiss	Pulsatilla Stolid Broncho-gran	Pregnacare Bifidophilus Flora Force Mamavit
However, there is insufficient medical data on the effect on the fetus	Bronhicum Bronchipret

2 and 3 trimester of pregnancy - what drugs to cure cough?

In the second and third trimesters, the formation and maturation of all organs and systems of the fetus takes place. The colossal changes prepare a small person for independent life outside the mother's womb. Therefore, the 2 trimester, as well as 3, is undesirable to be aggravated by taking medications, but in comparison with 1 term, restrictions are not so strict, if necessary, preparations of synthetic origin.

Herbal preparations	Homeopathic remedies	Supplements - any permitted restorative action and multivitamins	Preparations of synthetic origin
Dry cough
freely applied	Althea root (syrup) Mukaltin	Pulsatilla Stolid Broncho-gran	Pregnacare Bifidophilus Flora Force Mamavit
However, there is insufficient medical data on the effect on the fetus	Gedelix Bronhicum
It is only used when the probable benefit to the mother's organism exceeds the likely risk of exposure to the fetus	Libexin Akodin Bromhexine Stopoutsin
Moist cough
freely applied	Dr. Theiss	Pulsatilla Stolid Broncho-gran	Pregnacare Bifidophilus Flora Force Mamavit
However, there is insufficient medical data on the effect on the fetus	Bronchipret Bronhicum
It is only used when the probable benefit to the mother's organism exceeds the likely risk of exposure to the fetus	Ambroxol Fluviert

Physiotherapeutic treatment of cough - official and home

Physiotherapy, as a non-drug treatment for cough, is the most optimal and perhaps the safest way to treat a cough (more dry) in a pregnant woman.

It is permissible to apply:	You can not use:
inhalation gargle	any radiation mustard plaster banks electrotherapy hot tubs steam baths for feet

Since there is a very high risk in the physiotherapy rooms of polyclinics to catch an additional infection from other patients, elementary physiotherapy can be done at home.

Inhalation

As an inhaler, it is possible to use modern devices for these purposes (such as a nebulizer) or an ordinary teapot (to inhale the vapors through the teapot spout), a funnel twisted from cardboard (see Fig. how and what to do with inhalation for bronchitis, laryngitis). There are 4 important rules to follow:

• there should be no elevated body temperature;
• the temperature of the solution for inhalation should be in the range of 30-40 C;
• apply 3-6 times a day for several minutes (up to 10);
• after inhalation for about half an hour to refrain from eating and talking.

As solutions for inhalation are allowed:

• 50 grams of normal baking soda per liter of boiling water, then cool to an acceptable temperature;
• 10 grams of bee honey for a glass of warm water;
• 10 grams of chopped garlic and eucalyptus leaves per liter of boiling water, then cool to an acceptable temperature;
• 20 grams of herb sage for a glass of boiling water, then cool to an acceptable temperature.

Throat rinses

Rinse solution should be prepared immediately before use and cool to a warm state. As a rule, a glass of solution is enough for 1 rinse, in the day you can do 6-8 rinses after eating. As solutions for rinses are permissible:

• half a teaspoon of baking soda for a glass of boiling water, cool;
• 10 grams of chamomile flowers for a glass of boiling water, cool;
• 10 grams of lime color for a glass of boiling water, cool;
• 10 grams of leaves of plantain on a glass of boiling water, cool.

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Folk cough treatment during pregnancy

Folk methods that facilitate and treat cough should also be agreed with the attending physician. It is necessary to track the individual reaction of the body to the primary application of one or another method.

Honey

This cough remedy is used both internally and externally. If a dry cough during pregnancy begins, then honey will contribute to its productivity. But a wet cough during pregnancy is also treated with honey - sputum will be easier and faster to get out of the bronchi.

External application	Internal application
Easy rubbing with warmed honey of the breast area - morning and evening Compress from warm honey to the chest area - overnight. As an insulating material, parchment or food film	Resolving 1 tsp warmed honey - 3 times a day before meals As an additive to warm any drink by 1 tsp. on a glass of liquid Honey mixed with fresh black radish juice in the proportion: - 3 times a day for 2 tablespoons.

Honey is a powerful allergen. At the slightest reaction of an allergic nature to honey it is necessary to stop its application.

Milk

• Warm milk softens the sore throat, suppresses the cough reflex and soothes the nervous system. Take it should be warm, slow sips.
• You can mix milk in half with alkaline mineral water without gas (canteen) - this drink contributes to the productivity of cough and the excretion of phlegm.
• Good milk helps, boiled with sage - a tablespoon of herbs for 200-300 ml of milk. Take 1 tbsp. just before bed.
• Recommended and milk-fig drink: four fruits of dried figs boil in 600 ml of milk until a brown color. Take 100 grams three times a day in a warm form.

Onion and garlic

As you know, these are natural antiseptics, powerful phytoncides of which are harmful to viruses and bacteria.

• You can use these vegetables for natural disinfection of premises and indirect inhalations: cut onions and a few slices of garlic in small pieces and spread out on plates that are then placed on room.
• Apply and juice of these plants (separately). The onion head or a few cloves of garlic is ground and mixed with a tablespoon of honey. In half an hour, juice will be allocated. You can strain the liquid through gauze, and you can carefully collect the juice with a teaspoon. Take 1 tsp. 2-3 times during the day.

Antitussive drugs and plants that are prohibited during pregnancy

Drugs proven to have a negative effect on the fetus:

• Alex plus, Ascoril, ACC, Grippex, Broncholitin, Glycodine, Josette, Tussin plus, Codelac (phyto, bronchus), Insti, Codterpine, Terpinkod, Thermopsis, Pertussin, Travisil.

Plants that are inadmissible for use during pregnancy (both in kind and as additives to preparations):

• mother-and-stepmother, comfrey medicinal: contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which exert mutagenic and carcinogenic effects;
• Ginkgo biloba: reduces blood clotting, provokes uterine bleeding;
• St. John's wort: reduces the analgesic effect of analgesics, i.e. can reduce the effectiveness of anesthesia in COP;
• eleutherococcus, ginseng, echinacea: increase blood pressure, provoke an allergic reaction.

Preventing cough during pregnancy

Future mothers bear a huge responsibility for their health, because the health of the child directly depends on this. It is very, very desirable not to be ill with any diseases and not to allow the occurrence of any symptoms, including, coughing. In order not to rack your brains, how to cure a cough during pregnancy, it is better not to admit it!

• Avoid public places and contact (even at a distance) with people with colds.
• If necessary, visiting public places to protect the natural gate of infections: mucous membranes Nasal passages lubricate with oxalic ointment or vaseline, any fat cream, and always keep the mouth closed.
• After visiting public places, carefully wash your hands with soap, rinse your nose and rinse your throat with cooled boiled water or saline.
• Often to ventilate the premises with a constant stay, regularly moisten the air.
• Every day to walk on fresh air, preferably in a forest-park zone, the air of which is filled with natural phytoncides.
• Do not overcool and do not overheat, avoid long trips and climate change.
• At the first symptoms of the disease visit, and it is better to call a doctor (additional contact with sick people sick woman is highly undesirable).

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Cough during pregnancy

It is very difficult to resist viral infections, especially when the "cold season" begins. Pregnant women, due to weakened immunity, are twice heavier. Cough during pregnancy is one of the signs of a cold. The cough can be dry or wet. But the main problem of coughing in pregnant women is that it is very difficult to treat it, because during this period, drug treatment is contraindicated because of possible harm to the fetus.

But to cure a cough during pregnancy is necessary, first of all, because with weakened immunity the usual cough can develop into bronchitis, viral tracheitis, pneumonia, etc., and in this case it can not be done without medicines.

Any disease, even the most insignificant, has a significant burden on immunity. In the blood, antibodies are produced that help the body cope with viruses. As a rule, only the maternal antibodies can penetrate the placenta, but if there is placental insufficiency, the infection can penetrate the child, which can cause anomalies at birth. That is why cough treatment should be started immediately, to minimize the risk of possible complications to a minimum.

Special caution should be shown to women who had a threat of miscarriage. When coughing, the pressure on the abdominal cavity rises, which can cause the tone of the uterus. Hypertension of the uterus can provoke not only miscarriage, but intrauterine hypoxia of the fetus (lack of oxygen) due to spasms of the vessels of the uterus.

Coughing is a kind of defensive reaction of the body, it arises when the receptors are irritated, which leads to the withdrawal of phlegm from the respiratory tract. As part of phlegm, there are pathological bacteria that, if left in the bronchi for a long time, lead to pneumonia. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to find out the type of cough (wet, dry) and the cause of its appearance. With dry cough (unproductive), sputum is not secreted or is released in small amounts. For a cough to take the form of a productive (wet), it is necessary to form a mucus. For this, special antitussive drugs are usually used. But pregnant women are not allowed to take any medicines. But a dry cough during pregnancy can cause significant discomfort (persistent swelling, loss of voice, attacks of night cough) that the benefits of using an antitussive drug exceed the possible risks for the mother and child.

Absolutely harmless medicines do not exist, all drugs can cause an allergic reaction or some other side effect, especially in pregnant women. In this regard, it is not recommended for a long time to take medications, if there is no improvement in a few days, it is better to repeatedly consult a doctor. It is often possible to do without taking any medications and cure a cough with the help of effective traditional medicine.

Causes of coughing during pregnancy

There are several reasons for coughing, among them various viral diseases (whooping cough, measles, tuberculosis, sinusitis, etc.), allergies, acute respiratory infections, smoking. Cough during pregnancy usually occurs against the background of ARI, often with a cough, a woman suffers from a runny nose, fever, weakness and other manifestations of a cold. In the case of dry cough, you can not wait for it until it goes into the wet one, for several reasons. First of all, with a dry cough, the abdominal cavity is under constant pressure, it interferes with full rest at night. Therefore, to treat, or rather to calm the dry cough should be without delay.

One of the most common causes of cough is chronic or acute inflammation in the upper and lower respiratory tract. If a cough appears on the background of the cold, the cause may be a runoff of mucus on the back of the nasopharynx, which leads to irritation of the mucosa and, consequently, to a coughing fit. With inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis) cough appears as a reaction to the inflammatory process.

Inflammation of the bronchi, lung tissue (bronchitis, pneumonia) leads to the appearance of cough due to the accumulation of sputum in the lower respiratory tract in large numbers. Allergic diseases can also provoke a cough, this reason is also widespread among pregnant women. Allergic cough is caused by obstructive bronchitis, bronchial asthma, allergic tracheitis. Much less often a cough occurs against the background of neurotic reactions of the body, diseases of the ear passage, stomach, diaphragm, cardiovascular system, thyroid gland.

Symptoms of coughing during pregnancy

Cough during pregnancy occurs for a variety of reasons, but many are mistaken, suggesting that cough only develops on the background of respiratory or lung diseases. Cough can talk about heart failure, oncological disease, tuberculosis. With such conditions, a long-lasting cough is usually a concern.

Cough against a background of a viral infection, for example, with the flu, at the beginning of the first days has an unproductive nature, and then there is mucus, possibly with purulent impurities. The person has chest pains, cough accompanied by temperature, weakness, headache.

If the cause of the cough was bronchitis, then it has a productive character from the very beginning of its appearance. A sharp and violent cough is the main symptom of bronchitis, which is a complication of a cold. With bronchitis, the temperature rises slightly, there is weakness, lethargy. If the bronchitis flows into a chronic form, then the cough is deaf, with sputum, sometimes with impurities of pus, in the future the sputum gets a brownish tinge. Coughing attacks are exacerbated in the cold, in stuffy rooms, causing pain in the chest. The temperature can be insignificant, there is a general weakness.

With bronchial asthma, cough has a chronic, very severe character, sometimes it can provoke an attack of suffocation. This cough aggravates at a certain time of the year, usually in the spring or autumn, occurs under the influence of an allergen. As a rule, with bronchial asthma, the mucus is very dense and transparent, is released in a rather small amount.

Pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis in chronic form cause frequent attacks of dry cough. As a rule, cough is worse at night. Possible pain in the forehead, under the eyes.

With diseases of the pleura, there is a dry cough that gives pain in the sternum. Inflammation of the pleura is accompanied by very high fever, shortness of breath, severe pain in the chest. With tuberculosis for the first time, the cough has a mild form, mostly dry, then develops into a heavy wet cough that exhausts the person. It usually intensifies at night, bloody impurities may appear in the mucus. With the disease, the temperature keeps at the level of 37-38 degrees, the person sharply grows thin, he is tormented by profuse sweating, chills. Diseases, as a rule, develops as a result of contact with the patient.

With the disease of whooping cough from the very first days, a very violent cough begins, which often results in vomiting.

Measles is accompanied by a dry, debilitating cough, a rash appears on the skin and mucous membranes, and the temperature rises.

When the cancer process in the lungs appears first dry, and then wet cough with the release of pus. If the cancer is in the bronchi, then the sputum is similar in color to the raspberry jelly.

Heart failure is accompanied by a debilitating dry cough, dyspnea appears, seizures usually occur with tension, aggravated in night time, is very similar to an asthmatic attack, with the only difference is that with heart failure when you get up a cough is terminated. With heart failure, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness - all these signs tend not to cause suspicion and the disease goes unnoticed.

Moist cough during pregnancy

Wet cough usually appears in the autumn-winter period, during an exacerbation of colds. Cough is a kind of protection of the body for the penetration of viruses, irritation of the mucosa, etc. Wet cough during pregnancy can be provoked both by an ordinary cold, and by more serious diseases - bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, pneumonia.

Physicians call wet cough productive, because it has an effect for the body, namely the excretion of bronchial sputum with the content of viruses. This is a good sign of the body struggling with the disease.

In diseases of the respiratory system, usually there is a moist cough, in the body occurs increase in bronchial secretion, as a result of which sputum production begins with harmful bacteria and viruses. The type of sputum can say about the disease, for example, a clear color indicates bronchial asthma, a rusty hue - about pneumonia.

Wet cough manifests itself as one of the symptoms of various diseases to which respiratory organs are exposed. Often, a wet cough occurs with lung or bronchial disease (influenza, acute bronchitis, acute respiratory disease, tuberculosis).

Dry cough during pregnancy

A dry or unproductive cough, as a rule, causes more suffering. Attacks of dry cough can cause more irritation of the respiratory tract and can provoke even vomiting.

If a dry cough appeared during pregnancy, it could mean that the bronchial tubes can not get rid of the accumulated sputum. The body connects a cough to push the trachea and bronchi to the mucus outlet.

For a long time, an uninterrupted dry cough can signal the inflammation of the lungs, especially if there is a high fever. If the temperature is not raised, but if there is a sensation of perspiration in the cough, severe pain, then in this case there may be sore throat.

Quite often, dry cough develops on the background of viral infections, respiratory diseases. If a cough has acquired a barking sound, then the inflammation of the larynx or vocal cords may have begun. In this case, you need to urgently start treatment, as the inflammation of the larynx can lead to suffocation. A deaf dry cough occurs during cancerous processes in the respiratory tract or tuberculosis. A dry paroxysmal cough, which can break before vomiting, may indicate pertussis or bronchial asthma.

To relieve the condition of a pregnant woman with a dry cough, you need, first of all, to calm him down. To do this, you can use some syrups (but not in the first trimester), which will soothe the mucous membrane and, probably, push the bronchi to the excretion of sputum.

Dry cough can appear for a variety of reasons, but the most common is respiratory disease. Very often cough is accompanied by a runny nose, fever, weakness, poor appetite, sore throat, etc. Wait until the dry cough itself goes into the wet it is impossible for several reasons, primarily because of the tension of the abdominal muscles, which can harm the child, and also a dry cough does not give a full rest at night. All this does not give the pregnant woman time to wait until the body cope with the disease on its own, it is necessary to calm the dry cough as soon as possible.

Calm the dry cough with special medications, they will have a soothing, analgesic effect. When choosing a drug, be sure to read the composition of the drug, it should not contain narcotic substances (morphine, codeine). During pregnancy, preference should be given to those drugs that are recommended by manufacturers to children under the age of three. But in any case, taking any kind of medication is not advisable, especially in the first trimester, it is better to try and calm a dry cough with the help of traditional medicine. In this case, everything depends on the individual characteristics of your body, incl. intolerance of some components. The most simple and effective aid for dry coughing are inhalations. The inhalation of a warm steam (especially boiled in potato tunics) will well soothe and bring long-awaited relief. You can also use a decoction of chamomile, sage, lime blossom, plantain. If you do not have a special inhaler - you can use the method that our grandmothers used - the inhalation of vapors over the pan, covered with a towel. But such procedures are contraindicated at high arterial pressure and temperature.

With a dry cough, the main treatment should be directed to transfer it to wet. As soon as the process of excretion of sputum begins, the bronchi begin to get rid of infection, bacteria and inflamed particles of the bronchi.

Of course, in the beginning you need to get rid of the cause of coughing (allergies, infections, etc.). But any drugs are better taken on the advice of a doctor, depending on the nature of the cough, he will appoint the appropriate (diluting or expectorant) drugs.

Severe cough during pregnancy

A severe exhausting cough during pregnancy causes not only great inconvenience, but also can cause strong painful sensations. When a fit of coughing begins, there is no way to breathe, a woman can not fully rest at night, a cough can be tormented until vomiting occurs. A strong cough during pregnancy occurs for various reasons, as already mentioned, the most frequent is the viral infection of the respiratory tract. Often a cough occurs against the background of the common cold - slime flows down the nasopharynx, which causes irritation of the mucosa and, accordingly, a strong attack of coughing.

Inflammation can begin in the throat, larynx, trachea - all this will cause coughing attacks. If the inflammation struck the tissues of the bronchi or lungs, bronchitis and pneumonia begin, as a result of which a large amount of mucus accumulates in the bronchi, which, together with the infections, is excreted by coughing.

In addition, severe attacks of cough can cause allergic conditions. Rarely there is a cough with diseases of the stomach, thyroid, heart, etc. Apparently, there are plenty of reasons for the appearance of a strong cough, but the main threat to a pregnant woman is the underlying disease, against which a strong cough developed. But the cough itself can not be ignored. With a strong cough, the woman has an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, and this is very dangerous for a woman in position. Tension of the abdominal muscles and high pressure in the abdominal cavity can provoke premature birth, placental abruption, miscarriage. Those. a severe cough during pregnancy is a serious threat, and it is impossible to delay and delay with treatment. Coughing is a natural defense of the body from the ingress of bacteria, viruses, dust, foreign particles into the lungs. When ingested into the bronchi, "unwanted guests" dismount with mucus, and then with a cough are pushed out. A kind of cough acts as a cleaning of the lungs from various contaminants that get there by inhalation. But do not completely rely on your immune system and wait until the body itself cope with the infection, especially the pregnant. First of all, the woman's immunity is in an oppressed state, so she is unable to perform her functions 100%, besides, coughing attacks can lead to unwanted complications of pregnancy.

The cough treatment should be started from the very beginning of the disease, so you can achieve a positive effect in the first few days, not allowing the development of more severe symptoms. A strong cough is dangerous for both the mother and the baby, so in the early stages it is good to To him to struggle with national methods, for example, honey with warm milk - well calms and will remove an attack cough. You can do chest massage with honey (if there is no allergy to honey). A woman should rest more, you need to drink a sufficient amount of liquid (tea with jam, lemon, warm compotes, herbal decoctions, etc.), it is advisable to ventilate the room as often as possible.

Consequences of coughing during pregnancy

Cough in the ordinary state of a person is not dangerous, quite the contrary. When coughing, the bronchi are cleared of accumulated mucus, pus, bacteria, etc. But a cough during pregnancy poses an immediate threat to the baby, and it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible before.

The consequences of coughing are felt almost immediately by a pregnant woman. A fit of cough provokes a tension in the abdominal wall, as well as the uterus. Frequent, long and regular coughing attacks lead the uterus into a strong tone, which at the beginning of pregnancy can cause a miscarriage, and in later terms - premature birth, but in either case, the life of the mother and child is seriously danger.

But these are not the only consequences that cough can lead to. With hypertension of the uterus, blood circulation deteriorates, as a result the child in the womb of the mother does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients and develops oxygen starvation (hypoxia).

No less serious consequence is placental abruption, high blood pressure, which also leads to negative consequences during pregnancy. A severe dry cough can cause vomiting, which will result in dehydration, weakness, loss of important vitamins and trace elements. In addition to all added nights of inferior sleep. But all these conditions arise with neglected forms of cough, which is highly undesirable.

It is important to remember that cough does not develop on its own, it develops against a background of a certain disease, sometimes extremely difficult. It is necessary to know that absolutely different methods are used to treat dry and wet cough. Future moms any medication should undergo strict medical supervision so as not to harm themselves and the baby.

Cough treatment during pregnancy

With a dry cough that is accompanied by a sore throat (against the background of a cold), inhalations that can be administered with help of a special device, inhaler, or you can use a simple method - to breathe vapors over a wide cup or saucepan. To enhance the effect, you can cover yourself with a towel. You need to breathe for about 5-10 minutes, during the procedure you should not have unpleasant sensations. In day you can repeat no more than 5 - 6 procedures, in this case you need to monitor your well-being.

Inhalations are contraindicated at high temperature, as it can rise even higher, after the procedure you need to give maximum rest to the throat - not to drink, not eat, do not talk.

Pregnant women are well suited for the following inhalations, which are permitted in such cases:

• honey - dissolve one part of honey in five parts of warm water (ca. 40 degrees), breathe over the resulting solution with the nose and mouth, alternately.
• tincture of sage - 2 tbsp. Spoon pour boiling water (200ml), under cover 20 minutes
• in the boiling water put an extract of needles (you can use essential oil), 2 h. spoons of dried leaves of eucalyptus, crushed garlic (1h. spoon), a tablet of validol (as a source of menthol).
• soda - per liter of boiling water 2 -3 tbsp. spoons of soda, such inhalations when coughing well remove spasm, besides do not cause allergic reactions.

Now on sale there are ultrasonic inhalers which use cold steam, such inhalers are well suited at high temperatures. But such adaptations must be filled with specially prepared solutions, therefore before treatment it is necessary carefully study the composition of the drug, so that it was not contraindicated in pregnancy components.

When you cough, you can use rinses to calm the irritated throat. Good help to relieve cough attacks following recipes:

• mix in equal proportions eucalyptus, calendula flowers, sage. 1 tbsp. Spoon the resulting mixture with pour boiling water (200ml), then warm in a water bath for ten minutes, make sure not to boil. The resulting chilled broth gargle several times a day. This infusion has a short curative properties for only a few hours, so it's best to always use freshly prepared.
• in equal proportions take the leaves of raspberries, pine buds, mint, chamomile leaves althea root, clover flowers, mother-and-stepmother's grass, kipreya - 1 tbsp. Spoon the mixture for 200ml of boiling water, warm it in a water bath for about 15 minutes, then the broth is poured into a thermos (or you can use jar, wrapped it well) and left for 2 hours, after the broth is infused, it must be filtered and used for rinsing several times in day.
• 1/2 h. Spoons of soda for 200ml of warm water

Reduces soreness in the irritated throat, softens the cough, liquefies phlegm, facilitates coughing and improves the general condition of a plentiful drink. When coughing, it is recommended to take the following broths and tinctures:

• take 2 dry figs and boil in milk for about 20 minutes. It is best to drink this decoction before going to bed in a warm form.
• warm milk, honey, butter and soda at the tip of the knife. You need to drink several times a day.
• prepare a mixture of dried apples, raspberries, raisins, dogrose and hawthorn, take 4 tbsp. Spoon brew 400 ml of boiling water. Warm in a water bath for 20 minutes, then turn off the fire, cover and let it brew for half an hour, drain. Drink infusion warm several times a day, for taste you can add a little honey.
• half a cup of dried fruits of the viburnum should be poured 400ml of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes, then strain. You can add honey to your drink, take half a cup several times a day.

With a dry cough that developed against the background of laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, you can alleviate the condition of herbal remedies:

• prepare a mixture of equal parts of dog rose, chamomile, plantain leaves, herb primrose. Pour 2 tbsp. spoon mixture of 400ml of boiling water and slowly warm in a water bath for 20 minutes, then let the broth be covered and let it brew for 30 minutes, drain. Take 1/3 cup several times a day.
• in equal parts of the herb thyme, flax seeds, anise fruit mixed, 1 tbsp. spoon of the mixture to be poured 200ml of cool boiled water, to insist for two hours, then slowly bring the broth to a boil, allow it to cool slightly and strain. Decoction is consumed three times in 1/3 cup.
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of althea root should be insisted in a glass of cold water for 8-10 hours, such a medicine it is good to cook in the evening, then in the morning you will only have to strain and drink three times a day for 1/3 glass.
• cook as ordinary tea clover flowers (on a porcelain teapot take 2 hours. spoons), 15 minutes to insist and drink several times a day warm in half a cup, you can with honey (this tea is suitable for bronchial asthma).
• with pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. moist cough is well treated with infusion of three tablespoons of mother-and-stepmother (you need to mix flowers and leaves in equal proportions) into two glasses of boiling water. Insist an hour and a half in the thermos, then strain and drink 1/3 cup several times a day.

How to treat a cough during pregnancy?

Cough during pregnancy should be treated with one very important condition: do not harm the baby. Once a woman feels unwell, she should immediately consult a doctor. When treating, you also need to take into account the length of pregnancy, since in the first three months it is forbidden to use any medicines, and in recent months, the use of certain medicines means.

Treatment of a pregnant woman should be aimed at relieving cough and eliminating the main source of the disease. With respiratory infection, the body can be helped with folk remedies. With proper use of medicinal herbs, you can get rid of even a very strong cough. The herbs work best when they come in direct contact with the diseased area - the throat. For these purposes inhalation, rinses are well suited. Well suited for both inhalation and rinsing pouch (sold already ready in the pharmacy). If there is no special inhaler, you can use a pot, a teapot (breathe through a spout), you can also fold a sheet of paper with a cone and thus breathe. When treating a cough, it is best to choose several methods (rinsing + inhalation + herbal infusions inside), with such an integrated approach, the effectiveness of treatment will be higher and recovery will occur faster.

If traditional medicine can not cope or there are any contraindications for treatment, for example, an allergy, it is necessary to consult with the doctor, about possible or probable medicamental treatment. As a rule, in such situations, natural preparations are prescribed, which includes herbs (plantain syrup, mucaltin). Rinses help to reduce pain and irritation. A wet cough during pregnancy is treated much longer, since strong drugs are not used.

For the treatment of a cough, fragrance is well suited, for this you need to drip a few drops into a special aroma lamp, if not, use a handkerchief or a napkin. You can use an asterisk, eucalyptus oil, sage oil for aromatherapy. In the treatment of cough, the main thing is not to let the process go, otherwise there will be serious complications.

Preventing cough during pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is important to ensure that the weakened body receives a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, especially in the cold season, when the "cold season" begins.

If you are going to where there are a lot of people (women's consultation, work, transportation, shop, etc.) you need to lubricate the nose with oxolin ointment, which will not allow the viruses to penetrate the body.

If someone from the household is unwell, you can fight the infection with the help of a fragrance: chop the garlic finely and arrange it around the room in small plates or saucers. Garlic contains a large amount of phytoncides (antimicrobial substances of plant origin), they will help protect against the spread of infection around the house.

We need to ventilate the rooms every day, even in the cold season. It is best to ventilate the room before going to bed for 15-20 minutes (it is not necessary to stay in a ventilated room at this time).

Aromatic oil is a wonderful antimicrobial agent. Eucalyptus oil, tea tree, fir, orange can be used to protect against viruses, both at home and at home. in public places, having smeared a nose with a droplet of oil (provided that the aroma does not irritate and does not bring discomfort).

It is important to monitor the humidity in the room. When using heaters, it is good to get special moisturizers to prevent overdrying of air. You can moisten the air with a wet towel on the battery, but it's not as effective.

Cough during pregnancy is a protective function of the body, it removes bacteria and viruses from the bronchial tubes. Wet cough is inherently more productive, as there is a withdrawal of sputum with pathological contents outwards, whereas with dry it does not occur. In the treatment of dry cough, it is important to calm the irritated throat and help to make the cough become productive. became wet. Cough for a pregnant woman is an immediate danger, as it causes overexertion of the abdominal muscles, which threatens complication of pregnancy. Treat cough, both dry and wet, you need right after it appears. In the early days, you can try to cope with the disease with the help of traditional medicine, and if the improvements are not is observed or becomes worse, it is necessary urgently to address to the doctor that the process has not gone too long away.

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Effective cough remedies for pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful period for a woman. If it is desired, all 9 months pass in a positive mood. Pros of pregnancy is actually a lot, for example: light work at work and at home, a daily walk, sometimes even with a loved one, dreams of a future child, talking with him and so on. But along with the pluses, all 9 months are fraught with a lot of life-threatening mother and baby situations. It is a question of various diseases, which the pregnant woman carries on any term.

What are the dangerous diseases during pregnancy?

For a maturing baby, it is extremely important that nothing prevents the formation of its basic organs, especially the nervous system, intrauterine growth and development. After all during this period all cells, systems and functions of organs are laid. From the correct behavior and way of life of the mother during this period depends almost the entire life of the child. If a woman does not protect herself, she is at risk of contracting an infection, it can end badly for the fetus. For example, a disease such as rubella leads to fading of the fetus. There are also many other infectious diseases that will certainly lead to a delay in the maturation of all the systems of the organism of an unprotected baby. This applies to complex diseases. But are seasonal ailments dangerous: an ordinary cold, a cough? What are the cough suppressants for pregnancy?

If there was a cough during pregnancy, what should I do?

By itself, a cough of obvious harm to the health and development of the fetus does not bring. But there are some nuances that can be dangerous for a woman during this period. If a dry cough appeared during pregnancy, it should be treated immediately, as the sputum is not excreted and absorbed into the blood, gradually reaching the baby. In addition, dry cough can indicate diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and so on. With this cough, you should always consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis and receive appropriate recommendations. Also dangerous can be a cough of any kind at the beginning of the term, as, trying to clear her throat, a woman can provoke a threat of miscarriage. If there is no possibility to consult a doctor right away, you need to know what means of coughing can be used during pregnancy. In this case it is very important to choose the right drug or method of treatment. After all, there are drugs that can not be used on a specific date. The most softer and safer can cure cough, if you use the recipes of traditional medicine.

Essential funds for coughing during pregnancy

If you divide cough into species, you can distinguish two main: dry (unproductive) and wet (productive). The first because of the absence of sputum discharge does not perform its basic function - protective. Most often it indicates the occurrence of the following pathologies: laryngitis, viral infections, tracheitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchial tumors. In order to translate this type of cough into a productive one with sputum, it is necessary to treat it as quickly as possible. Why such urgency? From a dry cough during pregnancy, bleeding may occur if the child's location and placenta previa are low. In the case of such a cough, the doctor may prescribe medications on herbs or with an acceptable chemical composition. It can be syrups or tablets that depress the medulla cough center in the medulla oblongata, and reduce the inflammation and sensitivity of the mucous membrane of all respiratory tract to irritants that they are attacked.

Actions of a woman with a strong cough in 1 trimester

If there are signs of ARVI at the beginning of pregnancy, and the more developed cough, you should immediately consult a doctor. This period is very important because in the first 3 months cells are actively dividing, creating organs and systems of the child's body. Let's imagine the situation from the inside: in a perfectly protected warm place inside the mother, actively during the day and night is the process of forming the legs, pens, spout, sponges, internal organs. And then only the nervous system of the baby that has begun to develop develops a threat in the form of a twitch abdomen, strong sound and tension of the muscles of the mother, as well as a walking infection through the woman's body - all this cough.

If there was a cough during pregnancy (1 trimester), you need to take a very responsible approach to his treatment, because at this time the formation processes are slowing down. In addition, the supply of nutrients and vitamins to the baby is hampered. If this condition lasts a long time, some organs may be incorrectly formed or not fully formed. This can also occur due to inadequate treatment, for example with antibiotics. Means for coughing during pregnancy at this time are selected most harmless. The main ones are:

• Inhalation is an effective remedy for dry as well as moist cough.
• Compresses. There are effective recipes:
• • compress with honey (spread the breast with liquid honey, cover with polyethylene and wrap it around with something warm);
  • from potatoes (boil a couple of potatoes, pokoloch them and wrapped in polyethylene and knitted flap, attach to the chest for 10 minutes);
  • compress with cabbage and honey (take a large leaf of cabbage, soak it in boiling water so that it is not cold, then anoint it with honey and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, then put on the chest, covered with polyethylene and a warm blanket), this compress can be done for the whole night.
• Rinse throat - most often this method is used for dry cough. Herbs from coughing during pregnancy are the best way to safely treat an ailment, so you can use infusions, decoctions, and preparations to rinse.

How to cope with a cough in the 2nd trimester?

Very often there are such medications, for which the contra-indication to use is 1 trimester of pregnancy. But already in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters they can be used. Of course, even at this stage of the child's development some drugs are a threat, but the range of cough suppressants has already expanded. Prescribes medicines, of course, a doctor. Most often, pregnant women can be used to treat those medications that are allowed to babies from birth. Cough during pregnancy (2 trimester) can be treated with such medications as "Mukaltin" Herbion "Prospan" Pektolvan "Gedelix." Of the means of traditional medicine are suitable all those that can be in the first trimester.

Cough during pregnancy, 3rd trimester

When a cough occurs at this time, the woman begins to worry very much, because the tone of the uterus can be more frequent, and consequently, the variants of premature births are possible. Of course, I would not want to infect a baby at birth when the illness came on the 9th month. Therefore, the question of fast and harmless treatment is very important, because every future mother wants to cure a cough during pregnancy. The 3 rd term is good because the range of drugs and remedies for treatment has already significantly expanded, compared with the first. During this period, you can take more of the necessary medication without harm to the fetus. Along with the use of medicines, popular means are actively used during pregnancy. Cough at this time can be treated in the following ways:

• Reception of such medications as "Sinekod" Bronchicum "Stoptussin" Fluidite "Fluviert" Ambrobe "Sinupret" Mukaltin "Bromgexin" Pectusin "Linkas". These drugs in their composition have special chemicals that must be taken with care in the first trimester of pregnancy.
• The use of herbal preparations: licorice root syrup, althea root, "Prospan" products Pectolvan ivy "Doctor MOM" Breast elixir chest collection, dry cough medicine.

You can not use to treat the herb of thermopsis, preparations "Broncholitin" Alex plus "Glikodin" Terpinkod "Tussin plus" Kodelak "Kodterpin". Before the beginning of treatment it is necessary to consult with the doctor for the benefit / harm to the baby and not to engage in self-medication.

Products that help reduce cough

A great alternative to medicines is food, which will help in the treatment of cough. Hot milk with butter and soda for the night is actively used (1 glass: 1h. l.: 1/3 h. l. respectively). Also, many people use honey from cough during pregnancy. If it is not allergic, it can be added to tea, milk, just eat, put on a lemon and dissolve. In addition to these funds, you need to include in the diet of natural vitamins - more fruits and vegetables, then no illness will not affect you.

Which is better: dry cough or wet during pregnancy?

In any case, if you compare a dry and wet cough, the latter always indicates a process of recovery. Any cough is undesirable in such an "interesting" position. With a dry cough it is more difficult to diagnose the cause of its occurrence, so it carries more danger. Wet cough can provoke a threat of miscarriage with increased expectoration, but it is the first step to a healthy woman. All experts hasten to translate dry cough into wet, as it clearly speaks about good results of treatment.

The advantages of phytotherapy

In the treatment of cough, the herbs can be used both for oral administration, and for rubbing, inhalation, rinsing and so on. Herbs from coughing during pregnancy are the most harmless way to bring your condition back to normal. Phytotherapy can be used as an effective additional cough treatment method. After all, herbs can not replace some chemicals necessary for treatment, and if they can, in very large quantities and for a long period of time. This is not always advisable, so the advantage is given to medicines. Good help with cough broths and tinctures of thyme, chamomile, mother-and-stepmother, hips, lime-colored, althea root, plantain.

Inhalation for pregnant women with cough

Inhalation can be done with a special nebulizer or in the old manner - with the help of a kettle, pans. To do this, you can use potatoes, mineral water, garlic and onions, saline, honey, herbs. But with aromatic oils you need to be careful. Very often for inhalation use eucalyptus, this method is very effective.

Will gargling help?

Some are skeptical about gargling with a cough. And in vain, because in the process of rinsing, not only the glands, but also the larynx are involved. The medicinal substance with the help of saliva is transferred below to the trachea and bronchi, they are absorbed and have a therapeutic effect. Rinse should be done between meals. To do this, you can use herbal collections, consisting of at least two of the elements listed below:

• sage;
• chamomile;
• mother and stepmother;
• calendula;
• plantain;
• eucalyptus;
• raspberries.

In addition to herbs, you can use soda, apple cider vinegar, iodine, salt.

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Than to treat a cough during pregnancy

In connection with the fact that during pregnancy there are serious changes in the body of a woman, the future mother also sharply decreases the level of immunity. Because of this, during pregnancy it becomes very easy to get a cough. Literally, one contact with a person already infected with a cold is enough to infect and catch a cough.

Than to treat a cough during pregnancy?

Treatment of cough during pregnancy, as well as cure a runny nose and temperature - a serious and responsible business, as the future life of the baby depends on the actions of the mother. Cough, not only that exhausts the body of a woman, and can in a very short time go into a more serious and dangerous form. In case you still managed to prevent the disease, do not panic. It's time to properly heal yourself.

How can inhaled cough during pregnancy be treated?

And the most effective means of cough treatment during pregnancy was and is inhalation. Dry cough, which starts ARD, is the first step to a long and serious illness, and it is inhalation in the early stages of the disease that will help get rid of a dry cough.

In order to use inhalation from cough and cold most effectively, it is necessary to use special devices that will use all the advantages of inhalation and get rid of uncomfortable positions during the procedure. Such devices are: an inhaler and a nebulizer.

But if these funds simply do not exist, then you can use the improvised means: to breathe over the teapot spout or above the tank with boiling water, with the addition of medicinal herbs and preparations, taking cover with the head, for example, a blanket.

Even to such a simple and seemingly safe method of cough treatment, as inhalation, there are contraindications. Categorically prohibited in the treatment of cough during pregnancy is the use of thermal procedures. Carry out cold inhalations or hardly warm. Use with a very strong cough for inhalation oil

• aira,
• roses,
• pines,
• rosemary,
• mint
• and myrtle.

How to cure rinses during pregnancy?

In the course of pregnancy, taking medications is not the best way to treat a symptom, since drugs can harm the development of the fetus. One effective and most effective way to treat cough during pregnancy is rinsing.

This is an effective way to get rid of sore throat. Rinse is used to calm the mucous membrane of the larynx and to relieve the condition during pregnancy. However, it should be remembered that rinse should be done only in breaks between meals.

In the presence of dry cough indispensable in the treatment are herbs such as

• plantain,
• chamomile,
• sage,
• watch three-leaved,
• St. John's wort,
• marshmallows and others.

Cures can cure wet cough during pregnancy

• turns,
• yarrow,
• cranberries,
• mountaineer snake and so on.

Drinking treatment is necessary for recovery from coughing during pregnancy

When dry cough, you need to use as much fluid as possible, namely

• water or non-allergenic beverages, such as
• teas,
• milk,
• herbal decoctions
• and fruit drinks.

All this can contribute to liquefaction of sputum and rapid recovery. The big plus of this method is its safety and the possibility of using it with contraindication to taking medications. The more often this procedure is carried out, the more effective it is and the result is faster and more reliable.

Than it is impossible to treat a cough during pregnancy?

Everyone knows that a pregnant woman has a defensive function, so she can easily get infected with a virus. So with colds that in the cold season, often worried many women during pregnancy. But cough treatment during pregnancy is not easy, since such a woman is contraindicated with the whole standard set of medicines prescribed during a cold. If the lady during pregnancy will take medicines for cough, it will negatively affect the development of the fetus and on her own health, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy.

1. Actually tablets in the treatment of cough and cold during pregnancy you are contraindicated. Almost all of them have side effects. And this fact is written in the manual for the product.

2. Among other things, alcoholic tinctures and medicines do not suit you. It turns out that alcohol causes an increase in heart rate. If you take into account that the baby's heart is already "hammering" at high speed (approximately 2 times higher than your personal speed), it is clear that this treatment will bring him considerable damage.

3. Rinsings and inhalations are the best way for a future mother to cough and have a cold during pregnancy. Although not all broths from medicinal herbs are equally useful, some of them are contraindicated in pregnancy. It is better to consult a medical worker on this account.

4. The use of syrups against cough should also be agreed with the attending physician, as these medications can not always have a positive effect.

Features of treatment of dry cough during pregnancy

Such treatment can be carried out in three main ways.

1. The first method treats dry cough with the methods of official medicine. They are prescribed to you by a doctor. It can be various medicines, tablets, syrups, tinctures, capsules, injections of cough and so on.

But there are a number of circumstances that limit these medicines. The main thing is pregnancy. Because of her, a woman can not prescribe tinctures for coughing (because they contain alcohol, which in no case can not be taken during pregnancy). Further, not all tablets, capsules and injections are suitable for the treatment of dry cough during pregnancy, because they have a lot of chemistry, it can have a detrimental effect on the development of the fetus. This also applies to antibiotics.

2. During the second option, the treatment of dry cough during pregnancy is carried out by methods and means from the people, the so-called folk medicine. This is not chemistry, but natural herbal remedies. Various broths from various combinations of medicinal herbs, tortillas, mustard, inhalation and other methods. They are harmless, unlike medications, but in the period of gestation, not everyone can be used to treat dry cough during pregnancy. Before using folk methods of cough treatment, you still need to get a doctor's consultation.

3. The third method of treatment of dry cough during pregnancy is carried out by a combination of folk and official medicine. Choosing the most appropriate options for treating dry cough during pregnancy from folk methods and to them are added funds of official medicine. This option is the most reasonable and acceptable of all, as it is possible to choose all the best of these two industries. But anyway, in any case, first and foremost you need to visit a doctor, because pregnancy is a very complex and delicate process, which can even harm harmless at first glance drugs.

Useful information about the treatment of dry cough during pregnancy

Although logically it is folk medicine that will be the most safe for the treatment of dry cough during pregnancy, since the herbs do not will harm the fetus and not weaken the immune system of the woman, but on the contrary will strengthen the body, filling it with vitamins, and in the herbs their great a bunch of.

The only thing that can affect the use of herbs for treating cough during pregnancy is allergic reactions that can be caused by various herbs.

Danger of coughing for a woman and a baby during pregnancy

In most cases, cough may occur as a symptom of a cold, but there is no exception to the presence of cough as an indicator of more troubling diseases. About self-medication cough during pregnancy can not go and speech - in fact even the checked up preparations can harm the child.

It is dangerous to start the recovery process, because during coughing attacks, the tone of the uterus increases, which leads to not only painful sensations, but also to the blood supply to the fetus. And this can be detrimental to the health of an unborn child. Thus, it should be concluded that it is necessary to start cough treatment during pregnancy immediately, despite its etiology.

Cough reflex causes spasm of the muscles of the press and uterus, which can cause increased uterus tone, and as a result complication of pregnancy.

Especially colds and coughs in the early stages of pregnancy are not desirable (in the first 3 months). There may be a risk for you and the baby:

• inflammatory processes of internal genital organs,
• heavy childbirth,
• early discharge of amniotic fluid and bleeding,
• lack of air
• and a large number of pathologies in the baby.

Infections of the viral species at up to 16 weeks of pregnancy have all the chances to cause diseases that affect the central nervous system of the baby. And only at later terms, cough and cold, if properly treated, do not pose serious threats, and is also undesirable.

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Effective methods for controlling coughing during pregnancy

Unfortunately, very rarely during pregnancy a woman is avoided by catarrhal diseases. Especially female organism is susceptible to cold in the first months of pregnancy, which is explained by weakened immunity. A major danger to the health of a future mother is a cough during pregnancy. That is why during this period it is so important to take care of one's own health, and at the first manifestations of the disease one should immediately turn to a specialist.

The main reasons for this state

As a rule, cough becomes the main sign of the development of infectious or catarrhal diseases of the ENT and respiratory tract. If a person develops pharyngitis, laryngitis or tracheitis, such diseases are necessarily accompanied by a cough that is caused by the body's reaction to irritation of the mucous membranes. In bronchitis and pneumonia, cough occurs as a result of the accumulation of large amounts of sputum in the lower respiratory tract.

Causes of coughing in pregnant women can also be nervous overstrain and stress, which it is desirable to avoid future mothers. True, such a reaction of the body to nervous overexertion is extremely rare. If a woman is in an environment where allergens become possible, she may have cough attacks of allergic origin.

It is known that a pregnant woman should observe a healthy lifestyle, abandoning bad habits. But, as practice shows, not all women with the onset of conception are ready to give up smoking, which causes a strong cough. In addition, nicotine adversely affects the development of the child.

Danger of coughing during childbearing

When you have a cough, you need to see a doctor

Cough seizures always cause uncomfortable and even painful sensations in the expectant mother, but in addition, they pose a threat to the baby. After a pronounced coughing attack significantly increases the tone of the uterus, which worsens the blood supply of the fetus and often leads to intrauterine hypoxia.

Especially coughing during pregnancy is dangerous for those women who have a threat of abortion or istmiko-cervical insufficiency.The whole complexity of the course of the disease lies in the fact that in the absence of timely treatment, miscarriage or intrauterine fetal death may occur.

Dry and suffocating cough during pregnancy often leads to premature detachment of the placenta. Experts also note that coughing attacks greatly increase blood pressure, often causing nausea, dizziness and fainting.

Every woman who suffers cough during the period of gestation, should understand that it is just a sign of some disease, so it is worthwhile to be afraid of a hidden disease. Cough often accompanied by such diseases:

• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• some gastric disorders - reflux;
• Sexual infections.

A very unpleasant and dangerous consequence of a severe cough for a pregnant woman can be profuse vomiting. This phenomenon is observed quite often, especially with a dry suffocating cough. The danger of vomiting for the body of a future mother and her baby is that it can lead to dehydration and loss of useful nutrients.

A cough during pregnancy, arising at night, leads to insomnia and fatigue.

However, pregnant women should not worry much, because all the consequences listed can occur only with a severely neglected disease, the main manifestation of which becomes cough.

Correct treatment

It is very difficult to treat any disease during pregnancy, as the choice of medicines for women in this position is rather limited. In addition, the use of synthetic drugs is strictly prohibited, especially in the first trimester. To quickly cure a cough during pregnancy, without harming yourself and your baby, you must follow all the doctor's recommendations, not exceeding the allowable dosage of the drug. Traditional and folk methods of therapy can be used in treatment.

Use of medicines

The choice of medication is carried out depending on the type of cough. So, with dry cough in the first trimester of pregnancy, therapists usually prescribe such syrups that promote the formation and separation of sputum such as Bronchicum, Stodal, Sinekod. If a woman falls ill in the second trimester, then the appointment of drugs will be appropriate: Stoptussin, Coldrex Knight, Fallimint, Libexin.

With a wet cough, syrups such as Bromhexine, Mukaltin, Bronchistrest, Herbion, Breastfeeding, Doctor Mom, Teraflu are safe. You can take them in the second trimester of pregnancy only after the appointment of a specialist. At all times, syrups based on licorice root are absolutely safe.

It is strictly forbidden for pregnant women to treat the disease with such agents as Tussin Plus, Glikodin, Grippex, Kodelak, Terpinkod, Bronholitin, Pertussin, ACTS, Ascoril, Travesil. In addition, it is necessary to exclude hot baths, physiotherapy, UHF, and the use of mustard plasters and cans.

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Proceeding from the fact that treatment for pregnancy should be, first of all, safe and effective, you should use proven folk methods. But do not assume that folk remedies, in particular medicinal herbs, have a slow effect on the body, because when using them, do not overdose. In addition, there are certain herbs that are very dangerous for the fetus, therefore, cure for a pregnancy during pregnancy is necessary only after the approval of the therapist.

It is recommended to use such recipes for preparing preparations intended for oral administration:

1. Fresh radish juice will help reduce coughing attacks. To prepare a remedy, you need to mix the radish juice with honey in the proportions of 2: 1. Mix well and use 2 tablespoons 6 times a day.It is important to use black radish for making juice, since this root crop is characterized by many useful properties useful for pregnant women.
2. Take figs - 3-4 fetuses, milk - ½ liter, put on fire and cook until the milk turns brown. This medicine is not only effective in treating cough, but also very tasty. You need to drink it 100 ml three times a day.
3. Grate the onions to make 500 grams of gruel, dilute it with 2 tablespoons of honey. Take medicine for ½ hours. l. every time before eating. Also this gruel can be rubbed on the chest, when the dry cough is strongly disturbed.
4. Mix the chopped hazelnut and honey in a 1: 1 ratio, take a spoonful 5 times a day.
5. Horseradish juice will help reduce coughing attacks, and it also helps to separate sputum. For the preparation of a medicinal product, it is necessary to mix the juice with honey in the proportions:. Drink three times a day in small portions, drinking plenty of water.
6. Pour a glass of milk in a saucepan, put on a fire and put a spoon of herb sage, boil for several minutes. Then the medicine should be insisted for 4 hours, putting it in a warm place. Drink 100 grams of decoction before bedtime with severe attacks of cough.

Treatment of cough should be of a complex nature, so you need to take the medicine inside and use it externally. For this purpose, it is considered effective to apply a cabbage leaf, smeared with honey, to the breast. The breast should be wrapped around with a scarf, covered with a warm blanket and not removed until morning.

Since mustard plasters are forbidden during pregnancy, you can do massage with honey. This treatment procedure should be performed before bedtime, since after it you must be warm.

Gargling and inhalation

Rinse throat when coughing is considered an additional method of treatment for basic therapy. The procedure should be done before, after and between meals 6 times a day. For this purpose it is recommended to use anti-inflammatory herbs - sage, chamomile, calendula, mother-and-stepmother. To prepare the infusion, you need to pour a spoonful of grass with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 15 minutes.You can also rinse your throat with plain water with the addition of salt, soda or apple cider vinegar. Using soda and vinegar, it is important not to let this solution come in.Effective when coughing is considered to rinse the throat with water with onion or beet juice in proportions of 1: 1.

Softening and antiseptic effect on the mucosa is provided by inhalation. For the procedure, you can use herbs such as chamomile, plantain, lime blossom, eucalyptus, calendula, string, ledum. Decoction or infusion is prepared this way: a glass of water requires a tablespoon of medicinal plant, which must be insisted for 15 minutes. Strain and take for inhalation. Eliminate cough during pregnancy at the initial stages of its development can be, using for inhalation of mineral water or saline.

When treating a cough, do not forget about this ancient method as a warm drink. Drinking such a delicious medicine for the night as a glass of warm milk with honey and butter, you can make a calm sleep, and rest is full.

Cough during pregnancy is a serious cause for concern, since in the absence of proper and timely treatment can cause many complications dangerous for the future mother and child.A pregnant woman should remember that any medicine can be used only after appointment or approval by a specialist.

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Cough in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy: the more dangerous and how to treat

The second trimester is considered the quietest period of pregnancy. However, its course can cloud the cough. The emergence of this unpleasant symptom of many diseases should be a reason for reasonable concern and immediate treatment in the hospital. The consequences of untimely or independent treatment can have a very negative impact on the health of the mother and child.

Causes of cough danger during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy

The appearance of cough during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester is a signal about the onset of the course of various diseases and the impact of pathological factors that exert additional stress on the immunity of a pregnant woman and cause irreparable harm to the health of the fetus and future mother:

• Infections of the respiratory and nasopharyngeal organs.
• Pneumonia.
• Bronchitis.
• Pertussis.
• Corey.
• Tonsillitis.
• Nervous stress.
• Allergies.
• Gastric disorders.
• Smoking.

Cough during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester can be dry, wet, permanent, short-term. He is quite a dangerous self-provocateur of various pathologies in women waiting for a child.

Cough at the 14th week of pregnancy

Strong paroxysmal cough at the 14-15th week of wearing a fetus threatens to increase the tone of the uterus, which is a strong provoking factor in the occurrence of her spasms. This phenomenon has a very negative impact on the health of a pregnant woman and can result in miscarriage.

Spasms lead to impaired blood supply to the fetus, the impossibility of sufficient supply of nutrients. This is fraught with pathological changes in the endocrine system of the future baby, as well as the inferior development of its internal organs, the laying of which is not yet completed.

Cough at 16 weeks gestation

Completion of the formation of the placenta, acting as a protective barrier against various negative factors, occurs by week 16. The danger of a reflex act is that as a result of the delay of various infections that cause it, fetoplacental insufficiency, which makes it difficult to supply oxygen and nutrients to the future the kid.

During this period, the nervous system of the fetus develops actively, its bone tissue - and they suffer in the first place. Also, from lack of nutrition, a child risks being born prematurely or having a reduced weight.

Cough in the 18th week of pregnancy

Strong attacks of cough during this period can provoke an increase in arterial and intra-abdominal pressure. Women begin to feel the baby's first movements. In a complex, such factors are extremely uncomfortable for expectant mothers. They can cause premature termination of pregnancy.

At week 18, eggs are formed for girls. A strong jerky reflex act and a cold can cause irreparable damage, threatening infertility in the future.

Cough in the 20th week of pregnancy

On the 6th month of wearing a child, reflex attacks can cause strong strains of the uterine muscles and subsequent spontaneous bleeding. Especially women at risk of having placenta previa, and also its location is too low.

From 20 to 27 weeks, the fetus is already quite active and developed so that the uterus begins to prepare for childbirth, contracting and relaxing. Prolonged cough during pregnancy can intensify and intensify such "fights causing a threat of termination of pregnancy.

How to treat a cough during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester

Because of the decrease in immunity during pregnancy, a woman in the position should never be pulled with a cough treatment. Determine what causes it, whether it represents a danger to the fetus, only a doctor can.

The main rule of treatment of pregnant women in the second trimester is the safety of the future child. There are two goals in the doctor's actions.

• Relief of the symptom.
• Creating conditions for the complete elimination of the cause that caused it.

If the reflex act is due to a cold or infection, then in no case should you take antiviral medications and antibiotics on your own, thinking that they are harmless.

On the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, doctors recommend treating this ailment with the help of traditional medicine. If non-traditional methods do not bring relief, then the doctor prescribes drugs containing herbs. They do not cause pathologies in the unborn child, but they are still medicines, so they can not be taken uncontrollably.

The most effective and safe methods of treatment are those that directly affect the throat, moisturizing the mucous membrane and facilitating sputum evacuation:

• Inhalations.
• Compresses.
• Rinses.

In severe attacks, doctors recommend wearing a special bandage, which is an excellent way to reduce the threat of pregnancy disruption. Only an immediate appeal to a specialist and cough treatment under his strict control will be able to bring effective results without harming the future child.

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