What Causes Common Cold And Mild Sore Throat?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

Question: Dear Dr. XXXXXXX

I have asked you multiple questions before with regards to my wife's pregnancy.
She is in her 20th week end now.
Unfortunately she has contracted mild common cold with Runny Nose and a mild sore throat with No Fever.
Do you think there is any issue ? and what medicines are prescribed.
Its not a FLU as we got Influenza A and B Antigen tested. Its negative.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral rhinitis, nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Thankyou for trusting us in your health queries.
No, there is no worry in viral rhinitis.
For mild runny nose and sore throat, she can take Tab levocetrizine once a day along with steam inhalation twice a day.
Since it's a viral rhinitis, there is no need of any antibiotics.
She can take cough lozenges for sore throat.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Thanks Maam. If there is anything else, i will let you know.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Dear Maam,
Her coughing is increasing.
What can she have for coughing ?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Grilinctus syrup

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

she can take Grilinctus syrup thrice a day for cough.
Additionally, she can take cough lozenges.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)

Thanks ma'am. Can she have ginger and honey. I saw in the internet that ginger is not very safe

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Better to avoid it

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Ginger is not safe in pregnancy.
Its better to avoid taking it raw.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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