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How Can Throat Pain And Runny Nose During Pregnancy Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Question: Hello
My wife is 21 weeks pregnant , and I have contracted a Seasonal Infection with throat pain runny nose this week.

What sort of preventions i should take so that i dont pass this on to her ?

And is any sort of Viral Infection dangerous during pregnancy ?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query to HCM.

I have read your question carefully and understand your concern.

You should not worry for the infection you have because at 21 weeks of pregnancy organs of your baby are formatted totaly and there is no danger.
But you should try to stay hydrated and take painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol.

Hope I have been helpful and please feel free to for further discussion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (37 minutes later)

Dear Maam,

Thanks for reply.

My wife doesnt have the cold.

I (Her Husband) have it and wondering how can i not pass it to her as i have a very runny nose and cough. I am wearing facemasks as of now and sleeping in a different room

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below..

Detailed Answer:
Hi again!

To prevent your pregnant women to contract infection you have she should to practice these advice:
minimize contact with you
practice good hand hygiene
eat healthy and vegetables and fruits to increase immunity

Hope I have been helpful and please feel free for further discussion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D