I am sick with a sore throat and a cough(not a bad one), any suggestions on what to take. I tried Sudafed(it was on my approved list) but it made me very shaky and felt really weird on it and I only took 1. Any usggestions would be appreciated. Before I got pregnant, I always took Airborne for a cold, but I d o not know if all the herbs in it are safe
2007-02-05 23:56:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I can offer you advice of what I did when I was sick when I was pregnant..... for a sore throat, gargle with warm salt water at least 3x per day ( I actually still gargle for sore throats to this day and do not take meds for sore throats) and for a cough I would sit in the bathroom for about 15 minutes with the shower turned on to hot. I would sit on the toilet seat and breathe in through the nose and out the mouth. It will get very hot and humid and the air will be very moist, but it works! Do this about twice per day. If in a couple days you still do not feel better, call your doctor and ask if you can take airborne. I cannot see how airborne could be any more harmful than all the meds out there with chemicals in it.
Good luck to you!
2007-02-06 01:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by blueyonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some herbs aren't safe for a developing baby. All Tylenol products are safe. Try something made by Tylenol. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get extra rest if you can.
2007-02-06 08:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Babyface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact your OB office and talk to the trauma nurse, they will be able to suggest something. When I was sick and pregnant I only got sudaphed and tylonol given to me as options. You could try hot water with lemon juice and honey for your soar throat. That's what I always use, including while I was pregnant.
2007-02-06 08:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by kittynala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur sore throat can lead to cough,u r advise to drink lots of water n
fresh fruits plus green veggies.sufficient sleep (at least 8 hr daily) n light execise.u feel drowsy if u take sudafed.check with ur DR if u've enough nutritions n minerals 4 ur 6 mth pregnancy.
2007-02-06 08:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was approved for tylenol cold. It helped me with my sore throat and cough. Good Luck
2007-02-06 12:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take anything before ensuring with a doctor it is safe first. there is alot of things you cant take while preganant. be safe about it
2007-02-06 08:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by young_mummy001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking half a dose of something if it makes u feel weird.
2007-02-06 08:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Death Girl Am 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋