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Suggest Treatment For Coughs And Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
Question: I'm 27 weeks pregnant and have had a stuffy nose and cough for two weeks. Now I have added a sore throat and lots of pressure in my chest. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Is it flu or common cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting the query to HCM,
If it's just common cold then home remedies could be sufficient.
If it's because of flu need to consult doctor immediately.
If the cough is with yellow thick and lot of sputum it is because of infection. And need immediate medical advice.
If it's just dry cough then can try below mentioned remedies.
Antibiotics won’t help if you have a cold. Take it easy, rest when you feel tired, and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
A stuffy nose is a nuisance and you can try inhaling steam or using a salt water nasal spray. Taking paracetamol may also help to relieve a runny or blocked nose.
If you want to take any decongestant medicines while you’re pregnant, always ask your pharmacist or doctor first. There is a small risk that taking some of these medicines during pregnancy could be harmful for your baby. With certain decongestants, medical studies have suggested a link with heart, ear or stomach defects.
To soothe a sore throat or cough, you could try honey and lemon mixed in hot water. It may help to gargle with salt water. Although it’s unclear how effective cough medicines are, you could try a simple one that is based on glycerine. If you want to try a cough syrup or lozenge, ask your pharmacist to recommend one that is safe while you’re pregnant.
All the best. Have safe pregnancy.
Is it flu or common cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting the query to HCM,
If it's just common cold then home remedies could be sufficient.
If it's because of flu need to consult doctor immediately.
If the cough is with yellow thick and lot of sputum it is because of infection. And need immediate medical advice.
If it's just dry cough then can try below mentioned remedies.
Antibiotics won’t help if you have a cold. Take it easy, rest when you feel tired, and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
A stuffy nose is a nuisance and you can try inhaling steam or using a salt water nasal spray. Taking paracetamol may also help to relieve a runny or blocked nose.
If you want to take any decongestant medicines while you’re pregnant, always ask your pharmacist or doctor first. There is a small risk that taking some of these medicines during pregnancy could be harmful for your baby. With certain decongestants, medical studies have suggested a link with heart, ear or stomach defects.
To soothe a sore throat or cough, you could try honey and lemon mixed in hot water. It may help to gargle with salt water. Although it’s unclear how effective cough medicines are, you could try a simple one that is based on glycerine. If you want to try a cough syrup or lozenge, ask your pharmacist to recommend one that is safe while you’re pregnant.
All the best. Have safe pregnancy.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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