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Suggest Medication For Severe Cough And Itchiness In Throat
I am 26 weeks pregnant .I am having severe cough(this is been troubling me for almost 3months) with phlegm and itchy throat at night.What is the solution?I have tried lemon & honey, inhalers, lozenges , herbal cough powders, hot water etc etc nothing helping me how can I stop this cough?
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Try to follow these for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid spicy and oily food.
2. Warm saline (water) gargles 5-6 times a day.
3. Start cephalosporin group of antibiotic. it is safe in pregnancy.
4. Start antihistamines twice daily.
5. Paracetamol twice daily.
6. Avoid cough suppressant containing codein.
7. Drink plenty of fluids.
In my opinion you are having upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Try to follow these for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid spicy and oily food.
2. Warm saline (water) gargles 5-6 times a day.
3. Start cephalosporin group of antibiotic. it is safe in pregnancy.
4. Start antihistamines twice daily.
5. Paracetamol twice daily.
6. Avoid cough suppressant containing codein.
7. Drink plenty of fluids.
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