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How To Treat The Cough And Nasal Congestion During Pregnancy?
I am 38 weeks pregnant. I ve been coughing and have nasal congestion. My teeth were hurting and my face tender. I ve taken 3 days worth of z pack antibiotics. But no improvement. What should I take next? Will it still clear up with the remaining two days?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
please continue the antibiotics for the full course and add steam inhalation thrice a day to it. take luke warm water and avoid cool beverages. take tab cetrizine 5mg twice a day, an antihistaminic which should help you overcome the soreness and the nasal congestion.regards
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