Feeling breathless during pregnancy may be caused by physiological reactions, which can be relieved by proper rest and ventilation. However, it may also be caused by certain diseases, such as iron deficiency anemia, pulmonary embolism, etc. You should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease and carry out symptomatic treatment under the doctor’s guidance.
Feeling breathless during pregnancy may be caused by the increasing height of the uterus compressing the lungs, which is a normal physiological reaction, and can be relieved by resting and ventilating the pregnant woman, and will not have much effect on her.
Feeling breathless during pregnancy may be caused by severe iron deficiency anemia, accompanied by weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus and other symptoms. It is necessary to further improve the blood routine and other tests, and follow the doctor’s instructions for iron supplementation therapy, commonly used ferrous sulfate, dextrose iron and other drugs, daily should also be supplemented with sufficient protein, such as eggs, lean meat and so on, in order to promote the absorption of iron.
When dyspnea is accompanied by perioral cyanosis and other symptoms, pulmonary embolism should be ruled out in time by chest X-ray, CT and other examinations. And oxygen via nasal catheter or mask should be used to correct hypoxemia, and heparin should also be used for anticoagulation and termination of pregnancy if necessary.
In addition, the feeling of breathlessness during pregnancy may also be caused by heart failure and other diseases, pregnant women should consult the doctor in time to improve the relevant examination and timely appropriate treatment. The use of specific drugs need to be under the guidance of a doctor, do not take on their own.