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2018-08-17 02:23:38
Hi doc, I am 5 weeks pregnant and I am having cold n cough so is there any medicine that I can take and if I am having cold n cough is it not safe for the baby.
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If mild,avoid unnecessary medicine and just take steam inhalations and use decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down. Use paracetamol for fever if required. If not improving,consult your physician.

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