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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Dry Cough During 5 Months Of Pregnancy
Brief Answer:
common cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
As she is in her 5th month already, at present with cold , dry cough and light fever still preventive management is to be preferred. follow as advised:-
1. Start saline warm water gargling thrice a day for 10 min for next 3 days.
2. Steam inhalation twice a day for three day for 15 min each.
Tab paracetamol 500mg SOS ( safe in pregnancy ) for fever and bodyache/headache.
4. if fever doesn't subside in next 2 days or cough increases, then I would like to start antibiotic such as azithromycin once a day for 3 day. This prescription drug is again safe in pregnancy.
5. keep her well hydrated with 4-5 liters of water daily as it would help in better circulation , shortening recovery time and reducing headache as well.
Regards
common cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
As she is in her 5th month already, at present with cold , dry cough and light fever still preventive management is to be preferred. follow as advised:-
1. Start saline warm water gargling thrice a day for 10 min for next 3 days.
2. Steam inhalation twice a day for three day for 15 min each.
Tab paracetamol 500mg SOS ( safe in pregnancy ) for fever and bodyache/headache.
4. if fever doesn't subside in next 2 days or cough increases, then I would like to start antibiotic such as azithromycin once a day for 3 day. This prescription drug is again safe in pregnancy.
5. keep her well hydrated with 4-5 liters of water daily as it would help in better circulation , shortening recovery time and reducing headache as well.
Regards
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