What should pregnant women eat if they have dry throat and phlegm? Hot topics and solutions across the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the health issues of pregnant women have become one of the hot topics of discussion on the Internet. Especially during the change of seasons, many pregnant mothers have reported uncomfortable symptoms such as dry and itchy throats and phlegm. This article combines hot search data and authoritative suggestions in the past 10 days to provide safe and effective dietary conditioning plans for pregnant women.
1. Top 5 popular pregnant women’s health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pregnant woman has dry throat and phlegm | 28.5 | Dietary therapy methods and drug contraindications |
| 2 | Coping with colds during pregnancy | 19.3 | Natural therapy, medication safety |
| 3 | Autumn diet for pregnant women | 15.7 | Moisturizing recipes and nutritional combinations |
| 4 | Improve immunity during pregnancy | 12.1 | Vitamin supplements and exercise advice |
| 5 | Sore throat relief for pregnant women | 9.8 | Mouthwash, acupuncture point massage |
2. List of recommended foods for pregnant women with dry throat and phlegm
According to the recommendations of obstetricians and gynecologists and nutritionists, the following foods can relieve symptoms and ensure the safety of the fetus:
| food category | Recommended food | Efficacy | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throat soothing fruits | Pear, loquat, grapefruit | Produces fluid to quench thirst, resolve phlegm and relieve cough | No more than 200g per day |
| Warm drinks | Stewed Sydney Pear with Honey Water and Rock Sugar | Soothes throat and thins phlegm | Honey needs to be brewed below 60℃ |
| Light soup | Carrot soup, white fungus soup | Nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, promotes phlegm excretion | Avoid adding too much seasoning |
| dietary fiber | oats, lily | Promote metabolism and relieve dryness | Need to be fully cooked |
3. Three safe dietary remedies that are hotly discussed on the Internet
Based on the high praise and sharing on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following formula has been verified to be effective many times:
1.Sichuan scallops and stewed pears: After removing the core of the pear, add 2g of Sichuan clamshell powder and steam for 15 minutes, once a day (the dosage of Sichuan clamshell must be followed as directed by your doctor).
2.Tangerine peel ginger tea: Boil 5g tangerine peel + 2 slices of ginger, let it dry until warm and drink it to relieve excess phlegm (use with caution if you have yin deficiency).
3.Luo Han Guo tea: Soak 1/4 Luo Han Guo in 500ml water and drink instead of tea (those with high blood sugar need to control the frequency).
4. List of taboos that need to be strictly avoided
| Taboo type | Specific projects | Risk statement |
|---|---|---|
| Drugs | Cough medicine containing ephedrine | May cause contractions |
| Food | Sashimi, uncooked eggs | Parasite risk |
| Beverages | Strong tea, coffee | aggravate dehydration |
5. Additional advice from professional doctors
1. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or fever occurs, seek medical attention immediately;
2. Drink no less than 1500ml of warm water every day;
3. Use a humidifier to keep the indoor humidity at 50%-60%;
4. Gargle with light salt water 3 times a day to reduce throat irritation.
The above content combines the National Health Commission's pregnancy guidelines, interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals and real cases on social platforms. It is hoped that it can help pregnant mothers safely survive the sensitive period of seasonal changes. It is recommended to save it for later use, and you are also welcome to share it with more people who need it!
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