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Does Consistent Cough During Pregnancy Affects The Fetus?

38 weeks pregnant and my persistant coughing for the last 4 days is leading me to believe I have whooping cough. My doctors appointment is in 2 days but the tightening in my stomach is causing pain and making it very difficult to rest. The baby is actually due between the 2nd and 7th of June. Should I be concerned that the consistant coughing *more during the night than day* is hurting the baby? Is there anything I can do to ease the tension when I cough?                                                                  
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
Iam sorry for your condition.
In my opinion the cause for cough should be evaluated.
If the cough is associated with altered sputum then it might suggest infection.
If it is dry cough then it might be mostly allergy related.
The definite diagnosis is possible only by physical examination.
So I suggest you to consult doctor.
In case of infection you might need a course of antibiotics.
Nothing to worry.
Symptomatic treatment like cough suppressants might give relief from cough.
Persistent cough leads to pain abdomen and might not lead to any other complications.
Decreasing the cough is the only thing needs to be done.
Sorry there is no other way to relieve the tension in abdomen.
Hope this helps.
Best regards..Dr.Srilatha
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Does Consistent Cough During Pregnancy Affects The Fetus?

Hello dear, I understand your concern. Iam sorry for your condition. In my opinion the cause for cough should be evaluated. If the cough is associated with altered sputum then it might suggest infection. If it is dry cough then it might be mostly allergy related. The definite diagnosis is possible only by physical examination. So I suggest you to consult doctor. In case of infection you might need a course of antibiotics. Nothing to worry. Symptomatic treatment like cough suppressants might give relief from cough. Persistent cough leads to pain abdomen and might not lead to any other complications. Decreasing the cough is the only thing needs to be done. Sorry there is no other way to relieve the tension in abdomen. Hope this helps. Best regards..Dr.Srilatha