In general, dry throat of pregnant women may be caused by open-mouth breathing, hormonal changes, reflux pharyngitis, etc. It can be relieved by drinking more water and dietary therapy.
1. Open-mouth breathing: The body shape will change during pregnancy, and pregnant women may open their mouths to breathe when resting or sleeping, which may lead to a dry throat. This can usually be relieved by drinking plenty of warm water, plant-based drinks, etc. You can also use a humidifier indoors to keep the indoor air moist.
2. Hormonal changes: Estrogen secretion increases during pregnancy, which leads to the contraction of the vascular mucosa, causing a decrease in saliva secretion, and pregnant women will feel a dry throat. Generally can be relieved by drinking more warm water, but also can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, supplement the body’s water and vitamins.
3. Reflux pharyngitis: Pregnant women in pregnancy will increase intra-abdominal pressure, stomach acid and other easy reflux to the throat caused by reflux pharyngitis, resulting in mucosal lesions in the throat, resulting in symptoms of dry throat. It is generally recommended to eat a light diet, try to eat less and more meals, sleep with the head elevated, etc., and avoid eating stimulating foods.
In addition, chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other diseases may also cause dry throat in pregnant women. Therefore, patients should go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment, and do not abuse drugs on their own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.