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Medication for cold during pregnancy
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I am 18 weeks pregnant and right now suffering from excessive cold and blocked nose.
Which medicine for cold is safe during pregnancy.
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It's better you start with steam inhalation now
If not getting better, can take medication later
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Steam inhalation
Consult
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
Steam inhalation and antiallergic medicine
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do you have cough? is it a dry or wet cough? do you have running nose/sneeze? do you have sore throat? antihistamins are safe. consult online directly for detailed history.
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Dr. Bhagya Rekha
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Gokak
Steam inhalation three times daily
Take tab sinarest two times daily for 5 days
If u develop fever ,sore throat ,cough then consult for further treatment
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Dr. Divya Kannari
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Raichur
Steam inhalation if mild .. if severe take cetrizine
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