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What Causes Sore/swollen Throat During Pregnancy?

i'm 26 weeks pregnant, and i have a very bad chest cold. symptoms include coughing and sore/swollen throat. I have also been getting horrible headaches daily and nothing seems to work. Is this something I should worry about? Should I go to the hospital or should i let it run its course?
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

As such during pregnancy your immunity system is a bit on lower side. This makes you more prone for infections.

What you are saying can be upper respiratory infection . I will suggest to have warm salt water gargles after every meal and steam inhalation when possible.
Also Tab Vitamin C 500 mg twice a day for ten days will be of help.

Also , Cap Amoxy Clav 625 mg twice a day for 5 days and anti cold tablets and cough syrup as needed.
Please avoid cold beverages and deep fried foods and bakery products.

I hope this answer helps you.
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Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar.
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What Causes Sore/swollen Throat During Pregnancy?

Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As such during pregnancy your immunity system is a bit on lower side. This makes you more prone for infections. What you are saying can be upper respiratory infection . I will suggest to have warm salt water gargles after every meal and steam inhalation when possible. Also Tab Vitamin C 500 mg twice a day for ten days will be of help. Also , Cap Amoxy Clav 625 mg twice a day for 5 days and anti cold tablets and cough syrup as needed. Please avoid cold beverages and deep fried foods and bakery products. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar.