Treatment of bronchitis during pregnancy is very important because bronchitis during pregnancy, if not controlled or treated, can harm the baby, increasing the risk of preterm birth, as the baby is born with low weight or stunted growth.
Therefore, treatment of bronchitis during pregnancy should be done in the same way as before the woman became pregnant and can be done with:
- Treatment of bronchitis during pregnancy helps relieve symptoms of bronchitis.
- Such as coughing.
- Phlegm.
- Shortness of breath.
- Wheezing or shortness of breath.
- It is normal for pregnant women to feel pain in the abdomen.
- Because when they cough.
- The muscles of the abdomen are tense.
Recommendations for bronchitis during pregnancy include
These recommendations help in the treatment of bronchitis during pregnancy, as they relieve coughing and improve the breathing of the pregnant woman.
Signs of improved bronchitis during pregnancy include decreased cough attacks, disappearance of wheezing during breathing, easy breathing, and decreased mucus.
Signs of worsening bronchitis during pregnancy include increased coughing, increased mucus, bluish or purple fingers and nails, increased shortness of breath, chest pain and swelling of the legs and feet.
Complications of bronchitis during pregnancy include pulmonary emphysema, pneumonia or heart failure, which can cause symptoms such as severe breathing difficulties and swelling of the body and is why it is important to perform the treatment proposed by your doctor.