Sore throat in pregnancy, what remedies?

Sore throat can have different causes ; a passing sore throat is different from a sore throat that we have been dragging on for days and is accompanied by other more or less serious symptoms, such as fat cough, high fever, otitis, etc.

It goes without saying that a severe sore throat, which is accompanied by other symptoms, must prompt you to request the consultation of a doctor who, for example, will have to determine whether it is necessary to use an antibiotic; in fact, there are antibiotics that can be taken safely even during pregnancy.

In most cases, however, a sore throat needs nothing more than a little rest and some extra attention; add some natural remedies, and in a few days the annoyance will have gone away as it came. But let's get more specific.

Sore throat in pregnancy, gargling

Gargles are a very famous natural remedy against sore throats; our grandmothers used it and we can use it, even in pregnancy.

For example, during pregnancy you can gargle with:

Salt water, adding a tablespoon of salt to a glass of warm water. This remedy is especially useful if the sore throat is accompanied by a dry cough.
Water and baking soda, adding a tablespoon of baking soda to a glass of warm water. This remedy is also useful when a sore throat is accompanied by a dry cough.
Water and lemon 50%, that is 50% of water at room temperature and 50% of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Water, apple vinegar and salt, preparing a solution containing 50 ml of water at room temperature, 50 ml of apple vinegar and 5 grams of salt.

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Sore throat in pregnancy, other remedies and natural advice

Honey

One of the best natural remedies for sore throat, even when there is a cough, is honey . Scientific research confirms what our grandmothers already thought: honey induced cough and sore throat; in fact, it is recommended for children over one year of age, replacing sedative syrups .

Honey can also be used in pregnancy, the important thing is not to overdo it, also because honey is very caloric . It can be taken in purity, or as a sweetener for a nice cup of tea or chamomile.

Rest

It may seem trivial, but a little healthy rest, trying to stay in environments that are neither too hot nor too cold, avoiding sudden changes in temperature, is an excellent remedy to favor the disappearance of sore throats and can only do good, in general, to the pregnant woman.

Attention to dry environments

In case of sore throat a dehumidifier may be useful, especially in the bedroom. Sleeping in a room where the air is very dry, in fact, promotes the appearance of cough and sore throat.

Beware of gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux, quite common in pregnancy, can cause sore throat and heartburn, especially when you wake up, as it irritates the mucous membranes, especially during the night when you are lying down. In this case, to combat a sore throat, the problem of reflux must first be solved.