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What Causes Severe Cough During Pregnancy?
What could cause severe cough during pregnancy? Hello Doctor, I am 7 weeks pregnant. I am suffering with severe cough since 3 days. I want to know whether coughing will hurt the baby or not?? I am very much scared about my cough as it is very severe.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Hi,
Cough can be due to infection(bacterial or viral),allergic or may be there with asthmatic history. Moderate cough does not have bad effect on pregnancy. Try doing gargles, drink warm water. Take over the counter Coscopin cough syrup with warm water twice a day / suck jaggery with turmeric powder made in small balls. It will control mild cough. In case cough is hacking and uncontrolled, there is fever consult your doctor for antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Cough can be due to infection(bacterial or viral),allergic or may be there with asthmatic history. Moderate cough does not have bad effect on pregnancy. Try doing gargles, drink warm water. Take over the counter Coscopin cough syrup with warm water twice a day / suck jaggery with turmeric powder made in small balls. It will control mild cough. In case cough is hacking and uncontrolled, there is fever consult your doctor for antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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