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Should I Take Medicine During Pregnancy For Cold, Congestion, Sore Throat, Cough And Eye Irritation?
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I've had a cold for almost two weeks with major congestion, sore throat (likely due to breathing w/ my mouth open since I can't breathe through my nose), persistent cough, and now some eye irritation (my daughter was recently diagnosed with pink eye). A Dr. just prescribed Augmentin since the cold has not gotten better and he doesn't want it to turn into something worse. I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and very reluctant to take anything, especially if what I have is viral and there's no guarantee antibiotics would even help. I would love another Dr.'s opinion on whether or not it's worth it to take this medicine. Thank you!
I've had a cold for almost two weeks with major congestion, sore throat (likely due to breathing w/ my mouth open since I can't breathe through my nose), persistent cough, and now some eye irritation (my daughter was recently diagnosed with pink eye). A Dr. just prescribed Augmentin since the cold has not gotten better and he doesn't want it to turn into something worse. I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and very reluctant to take anything, especially if what I have is viral and there's no guarantee antibiotics would even help. I would love another Dr.'s opinion on whether or not it's worth it to take this medicine. Thank you!
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Take the Augmentin as prescribed. Its better not to be exposed for a long duration as your immunity is already low. The antibiotics will prevent super infection. Also warm saline gargles, steam inhalation with menthol thrice a day.You are advanced enough in pregnancy, and the antibiotic wont harm you.
Take the Augmentin as prescribed. Its better not to be exposed for a long duration as your immunity is already low. The antibiotics will prevent super infection. Also warm saline gargles, steam inhalation with menthol thrice a day.You are advanced enough in pregnancy, and the antibiotic wont harm you.
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