Coughing in the middle of the night is related to dry air, low water intake and other physiological factors, and does not require special treatment. It is also considered to be related to colds, pneumonia, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. If necessary, follow the doctor’s instructions and use medication.
1. Physiological factors: If the cough is caused by physiological factors such as dry air and low water intake, it will be relieved by opening windows and ventilating the air, using humidifiers reasonably, and drinking an appropriate amount of water, so there is no need for special treatment. When some pregnant women are coughing, their families can pat their backs, which also helps to relieve the cough.
2. Colds: Some colds have a chance of self-healing, so pregnant women can drink water and pat their backs to improve. If the condition is serious, coughing can be treated with cough suppressants such as Ambroxol and Pentoxyverine.
3. Pneumonia: If the cough is clearly caused by pneumonia, change the position and pat the back appropriately. If it is caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated with antibiotics such as hydroxybenzylpenicillin, cefadroxil, etc., and cough suppressants such as Ambroxol and Pentoxyverine can also be used.
4. Gastroesophageal reflux: Pregnant women with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be treated with acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole and lansoprazole, gastrointestinal stimulants such as domperidone and mosapride, as well as antacids such as sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide, as prescribed by the doctor. Most pregnant women can relieve or disappear their coughing symptoms when their condition is under control.
Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women with a strong cough in the middle of the night should consult a doctor for examination to clarify the cause of the cough and give targeted treatment under the doctor’s guidance. In addition, the specific use of the above drugs need to be under the guidance of a doctor, do not take on their own.