Arina Yulistara |
Haibunda
Sunday, 19 Feb 2023 11:30 WIB
Jakarta –
Nausea, fatigue, lethargy, and late menstruation can be congenital characteristics of pregnancy. How about a cough? Are there any signs of a congenital cough during pregnancy? Yes, coughing can also occur during pregnancy without a definite cause. Coughs and flu can occur throughout pregnancy.
However, it does not mean that when you have a cough, Mother means you are pregnant. Is there a difference between a congenital cough during pregnancy and sickness in general? Let’s look at the characteristics of a congenital cough during pregnancy and how to deal with it.
Characteristics of congenital cough in pregnancy
1. Dry cough
One of the characteristics of a congenital cough during pregnancy is a dry cough. Estrogen levels during pregnancy increase, making you more prone to dry coughs.
The immunity of pregnant women also decreases, so it’s no wonder that it makes you susceptible to infections, coughs and allergies. Dry cough can be a congenital trait of being pregnant.
“Depending on the underlying cause, a dry cough can last anywhere between one and three weeks during pregnancy,” says Mya Bellinger, a qualified medical practitioner specializing in internal medicine, immunology, and gynecology, citing Mom Junction.
2. Cough accompanied by nausea
Another characteristic of a congenital cough in pregnancy can be accompanied by nausea. Yes, nausea, especially in the morning, is indeed one of the characteristics of being pregnant.
Nausea is common during the first trimester and gets better as the pregnancy progresses. However, some of the Mothers may experience nausea during pregnancy.
For this reason, if you experience nausea accompanied by a cough, it can also be a congenital feature of being pregnant.
3. Sore throat
A sore throat or wheezing cough is also a symptom of a congenital cough during pregnancy. Mothers who are pregnant and have a decreased immune system are susceptible to bacteria or viruses that cause coughing.
A sore throat accompanied by a cough can be caused by the extra burden on the immune system to protect you and your baby during pregnancy. A nutritious and vitamin-rich diet is necessary for the immune system to increase.
If you don’t consume sufficient amounts of nutritious food, your immune system will decrease, which can cause you to get various infections and allergies, including coughs and sore throats.
4. Accompanied by heartburn
The characteristics of a congenital cough in pregnancy can also be accompanied by stomach ulcers. This can occur due to extra-abdominal pressure during pregnancy or lower physical activity and improper diet.
According to research, about two-thirds of pregnant women experience indigestion and acid reflux (heartburn) accompanied by coughing. It is the most common cause of cough in pregnancy, contributing to nearly 77%.
5. Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath and coughing can also be congenital characteristics of pregnancy. Impaired immunity during pregnancy makes Mother susceptible to respiratory infections, such as colds, coughs, and bronchitis.
As per research, bronchitis accounts for 7% of all causes of cough in pregnancy.
6. Cough caused by rhinitis
In a study outlines hormonal imbalances and impaired immunity to be the main factors of rhinitis in pregnancy. Nearly 30% of pregnant women experience coughing due to allergic rhinitis.
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