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How To Treat Nasal Congestion And Burning Sensation In The Throat?
Hi, my name is Jasmine. I m 13 wks pregnant and recently developed some kind of sinus/throat issue. I m not sure what to do. I ve been raised to just tough it out but my symptoms are persistent and I can t sleep with fear I will stop breathing. When I do finally rest I usually am asleep less than an hour and wake startled or delayed. My throat hurts and my nasal is conjested on either one side or the other. Ice makes my tonsils and my throat feel better but once I stop using ice it leaves my throat burning. Idk what to do can you help?
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
Dear Jasmine ,
I totally understand your concerns regarding your medical condition especially that you are pregnant.
The following points should be taken into consideration:
1- It seems that you have a viral infection, you have to monitor your temperature and make sure you are not febrile. Symptomatic treatment is enough. In your case you have to avoid NSAIDs during pregnancy, hence you can take paracetamol 500 mg 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for sore throat only. Anticholinergic spray like ipratropium can be taken in your case to help with nasal congestion however you shouldnt take any medication with pseudo-ephedrine because they are associated with malformations in pregnancy especially during the first trimester.
2-regarding the feeling that you will stop breathing there are two main factors for it : 1- your tonsils are enlarged making your airway narrow 2- your nasal discharge can go backwards and these secretions can block you airway, taking anticholinergic nasal spary in addition to elevation of the head during sleep will help remarkably in this symtoms
I want to reassure you that this is not a serious medical condition and it is most likely self limited.
Best regards
I totally understand your concerns regarding your medical condition especially that you are pregnant.
The following points should be taken into consideration:
1- It seems that you have a viral infection, you have to monitor your temperature and make sure you are not febrile. Symptomatic treatment is enough. In your case you have to avoid NSAIDs during pregnancy, hence you can take paracetamol 500 mg 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for sore throat only. Anticholinergic spray like ipratropium can be taken in your case to help with nasal congestion however you shouldnt take any medication with pseudo-ephedrine because they are associated with malformations in pregnancy especially during the first trimester.
2-regarding the feeling that you will stop breathing there are two main factors for it : 1- your tonsils are enlarged making your airway narrow 2- your nasal discharge can go backwards and these secretions can block you airway, taking anticholinergic nasal spary in addition to elevation of the head during sleep will help remarkably in this symtoms
I want to reassure you that this is not a serious medical condition and it is most likely self limited.
Best regards
I find this answer helpful
Dear Jasmine ,
I totally understand your concerns regarding your medical condition especially that you are pregnant.
The following points should be taken into consideration:
1- It seems that you have a viral infection, you have to monitor your temperature and make sure you are not febrile. Symptomatic treatment is enough. In your case you have to avoid NSAIDs during pregnancy, hence you can take paracetamol 500 mg 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for sore throat only. Anticholinergic spray like ipratropium can be taken in your case to help with nasal congestion however you shouldnt take any medication with pseudo-ephedrine because they are associated with malformations in pregnancy especially during the first trimester.
2-regarding the feeling that you will stop breathing there are two main factors for it : 1- your tonsils are enlarged making your airway narrow 2- your nasal discharge can go backwards and these secretions can block you airway, taking anticholinergic nasal spary in addition to elevation of the head during sleep will help remarkably in this symtoms
I want to reassure you that this is not a serious medical condition and it is most likely self limited.
Best regards
I totally understand your concerns regarding your medical condition especially that you are pregnant.
The following points should be taken into consideration:
1- It seems that you have a viral infection, you have to monitor your temperature and make sure you are not febrile. Symptomatic treatment is enough. In your case you have to avoid NSAIDs during pregnancy, hence you can take paracetamol 500 mg 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for sore throat only. Anticholinergic spray like ipratropium can be taken in your case to help with nasal congestion however you shouldnt take any medication with pseudo-ephedrine because they are associated with malformations in pregnancy especially during the first trimester.
2-regarding the feeling that you will stop breathing there are two main factors for it : 1- your tonsils are enlarged making your airway narrow 2- your nasal discharge can go backwards and these secretions can block you airway, taking anticholinergic nasal spary in addition to elevation of the head during sleep will help remarkably in this symtoms
I want to reassure you that this is not a serious medical condition and it is most likely self limited.
Best regards
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