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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough, Runny Nose And Sore Throat During Pregnancy

Hi, I am 35 weeks pregnant and I developed a sore throat on Friday with a dry cough. I also have a runny nose and some wheezing (I have asthma ) already. I feel a mild fever but have not checked it. My sore throat has eased and cough is not major but I m worried I could have whooping cough. Is it possible? Should I get a whooping cough vaccination?
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough, runny nose and sore throat during pregnancy which is due to upper respiratory infection due to poor immunity of your body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid use of spicy, sharp oily and fried food substances. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents. You should take combination of antibiotic Levofloxacin along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine. You should take cough expectorants. It is very important to take any medicine only after consultation of doctor in case of pregnancy , so you should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest x-ray done along with pulmonary function tests done so as to detect level of infection and treatment can be started accordingly. Doctor may also prescribe anti asthmatic medicine. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough, Runny Nose And Sore Throat During Pregnancy

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough, runny nose and sore throat during pregnancy which is due to upper respiratory infection due to poor immunity of your body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid use of spicy, sharp oily and fried food substances. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents. You should take combination of antibiotic Levofloxacin along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine. You should take cough expectorants. It is very important to take any medicine only after consultation of doctor in case of pregnancy , so you should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest x-ray done along with pulmonary function tests done so as to detect level of infection and treatment can be started accordingly. Doctor may also prescribe anti asthmatic medicine. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari