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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain And Blocked Nose During Pregnancy
Question: Hi, This is for my wife, she is 15th week pregnant. She has got severe throat pain and her nose is blocked. She is 26 years old. Please suggest if she can take any medicine which is safe during pregnancy.
Thanks,
XXXX
Thanks,
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Brief Answer:
Safest options
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I think at the stage the best option she has is natural treatment, avoiding medicines as far as possible.
I would suggest avoiding antibiotics as far as possible.
I suggest taking steam inhalation 4-6 times a day, she may add things like vicks to it.
Warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day may also help her throat.
Take plenty of warm fluids. Target at least 4-5 litres.
Paracetamol may be taken sos for fever or bodyache.
It may take a little more time this way, but it would be safer.
I hope that helps
Please feel free to contact for more information
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Safest options
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I think at the stage the best option she has is natural treatment, avoiding medicines as far as possible.
I would suggest avoiding antibiotics as far as possible.
I suggest taking steam inhalation 4-6 times a day, she may add things like vicks to it.
Warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day may also help her throat.
Take plenty of warm fluids. Target at least 4-5 litres.
Paracetamol may be taken sos for fever or bodyache.
It may take a little more time this way, but it would be safer.
I hope that helps
Please feel free to contact for more information
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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