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How to gargle during pregnancy; is it possible to gargle with iodine
The body of a pregnant woman is more susceptible to colds than ever. And if for an ordinary person ARVI does not pose a serious danger, then for a future mother a common cold can become a real problem. Not all medications are allowed for women in position, so it is important to know how to gargle during pregnancy so as not to harm the baby.
What can you gargle with during pregnancy?
There are several causes of sore throat:
- tonsillitis;
- pharyngitis;
- angina.
At the first manifestations of symptoms of diseases, you should consult a doctor for advice. If an urgent appointment is not possible, it is recommended to gargle your throat at home.
Than gargle a sore throat during pregnancy?
What drugs can be used by pregnant women?
- Chamomile is a natural antiseptic. Chamomile decoctions are used not only for the treatment of colds, but also in other areas of traditional medicine: reducing gas formation, reducing the manifestation of toxicosis, relieving leg fatigue after a hard day, relaxing and fighting depression. Gargling should be done 5-6 times a day, the duration is 2-3 minutes. You will need 3 tsp. chamomile and a glass of boiling water. Pour the flowers with water, cover with a saucer and let it brew for 15 minutes. Strain the resulting broth and rinse your throat. Chamomile, like all herbal preparations, has contraindications. Allergy sufferers are not recommended to use this recipe.
- Furacilin is another safe drug for expectant mothers. Furacilin is used to destroy pathogenic bacteria (streptococci, staphylococci) that provoke colds. Also, this remedy is useful for sinusitis, otitis media, stomatitis, conjunctivitis. To rinse your throat, you need to crush 4 furacilin tablets and dissolve them in 800 liters of water. Apply 5-6 times a day.
- Soda is one of the safest and most effective gargle ingredients. Laryngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis – soda solution will ease the course of unpleasant symptoms. Soda has a healing and disinfectant effect, cleans the oral cavity, relieves swelling from the mucous membrane of the throat. It is recommended to rinse after meals, 5-6 times a day. Add 1 tsp to a glass of warm water. soda and mix thoroughly – a useful solution is ready.
Can iodine gargle during pregnancy? In combination with a solution of soda you can. You can enhance the effect of the home remedy with 5 drops of iodine, you should not add more.
Despite the variety of home recipes, you need to consult a specialist.