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Weakness, Sore Throat, Nasal Congestion, Bad Cough And Pregnant. Prescribed Rhinocart, Zythromax. Are These Safe ?
went to dr this past monday for weakness, sore throat, nasal congestion and bad cough. Diagnosis was allergies and something viral. To top off, im pregnant. prescribed zythromax (zpk), rhinocort nasal and zertec. Physically feel better, but throat still sore amd cough is there occassionally with rattling in chest. Coughed up yellow phelgm yesterday, but not today. Throat very sore. btw, tested negative for strep. please help
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Hi,
Thanks for query.
You have not mentioned your trimester,otherwise in pregnancy zythromax and rhinocort nasal spray are safe in low doses.
Your cough and congestion is improving.
Take plenty of water orally.
Steam inhalation also helpful.
Take proper rest.
Take care.
Thanks for query.
You have not mentioned your trimester,otherwise in pregnancy zythromax and rhinocort nasal spray are safe in low doses.
Your cough and congestion is improving.
Take plenty of water orally.
Steam inhalation also helpful.
Take proper rest.
Take care.
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