What to do if you feel nauseous from a cold during pregnancy?

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on February 26, 2025
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During pregnancy, if one experiences symptoms such as cold and nausea, it is primarily considered to be a gastrointestinal type of cold. In addition to the common cold symptoms, there may also be some gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, acid reflux, belching, or common issues such as constipation or diarrhea. It is advised to pay attention to this condition. Apart from taking medication for the cold, it is also necessary to take some medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach to treat this condition. During the period of symptom relief, keep the abdomen warm, avoid exposure to cold and drafts, drink more water, promote excretion, and enhance resistance. Additionally, it's important to eat smaller and more frequent meals, not eat too much at once, chew food thoroughly, and avoid overburdening the intestines to prevent indigestion.

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What to do if a baby catches a cold?

When a child catches a cold, it's important to consider their specific symptoms. If the cold lasts no more than three days and the child is in good spirits, you can treat them with anti-viral and heat-clearing Chinese patent medicines. Their diet should be light and easy to digest, and include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. If the baby is exclusively breastfed and under six months old, the mother should ensure a balanced diet, consume easily digestible foods, and avoid overly greasy or spicy foods. If the child's cold persists for more than three days and symptoms like cough with phlegm appear, it's necessary to bring the child to the hospital for timely tests, such as a complete blood count and C-reactive protein, to rule out bacterial infections and provide appropriate treatment based on the child's condition. For infants with a cold, considering their underdeveloped organ functions and weaker immunity, even a common cold can easily lead to secondary viral or bacterial infections, potentially causing severe diseases like pneumonia. Therefore, it's best to take the child to the pediatric outpatient clinic for assessment and targeted treatment. If it’s inconvenient to visit a doctor, consider that most colds are caused by viruses, such as respiratory or enteroviruses. Therefore, you might treat the child at home with antiviral Chinese patent medicines and symptom-specific supportive treatments. It's also crucial to manage their diet well, as digestive functions can be compromised during a cold. Thus, meals should be small and frequent, and it's advisable to avoid hard-to-digest and potentially allergenic foods to prevent exacerbating symptoms. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can babies take a bath when they have a cold?

Actually, when children have a cold, they might sweat. If they sweat, their clothes will get wet, and having a lot of sweat on their body can also be uncomfortable. If they are not cleaned properly, it can actually make the baby feel very uncomfortable. So, it's completely fine to bathe when having a cold, especially for babies who are feverish. After their body temperature rises, bathing can also help to bring the temperature down, which is actually an effective method of physical cooling. As long as the room temperature and water temperature are kept appropriate, it is okay to bathe.

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Can I eat mangoes if I have a cold and a stuffy nose?

Colds belong to respiratory system diseases, and the factors causing colds in clinical settings are often due to low immune function in patients. A slight carelessness or getting chilled can lead to the invasion of viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens into the respiratory tract, causing inflammatory lesions. In clinical settings, patients with a cold often experience nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and some also have varying degrees of coughing. For patients with a cold, we recommend that they eat more foods high in vitamins. Especially fresh fruits, such as apples, pears, mangoes, strawberries, kiwis, and even watermelons, can all be appropriately consumed. Therefore, when a patient with a cold has nasal congestion, they can eat mangoes. Because mangoes are very nutritious, containing a variety of vitamins and trace elements needed by the body.

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What is lung-heat cold?

For those experiencing a cold due to lung heat, the main symptoms include excessive phlegm, sore throat, and a runny nose. It is essential to address this condition promptly. Improvements can be made through dietary changes, such as consuming foods that reduce lung heat. It is best to take treatment medication promptly for effective relief and improvement. Additionally, it is crucial to avoid excessive fatigue and refrain from consuming too cold or irritating foods. A lighter diet, including more celery and tomatoes, is recommended.

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How many days does it take to recover from a cold?

How long does a cold last? Normally, a common cold can recover within 5-7 days. Influenza might have a slightly longer duration, generally requiring 7-10 days to resolve. The specific situation also depends on the virulence of the cold virus, the body's immune capability, the amount of virus, and the body’s resistance. There are some clinical variations. The common cold itself is a contagious, self-limiting disease, caused by viral infections like influenza or parainfluenza, leading to respiratory infections. The main treatment involves drinking plenty of water, resting, symptom management, and preventing complications.