How to get relief from cough in pregnancy?

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Ekta Phadke · Answer

Please be very careful with over-the-counter cough medicines. I only took warm steam and asked my doctor before taking even a simple lozenge.

Charuleka Chauhan · Answer

I had a bad cough in my 2nd trimester. I stuck to warm water and ginger tea, but always check with your gynac before taking any cough syrups.

Arthi Parmar · Answer

Steam inhalation twice a day is the quickest way to get relief without taking leave from work. Also drink warm water throughout the day.

Sarla Sundaram · Answer

Drink warm water with honey and tulsi, and take rest. Praying for your quick recovery, dear.

Urvi Pal · Answer

Warm salt water gargles worked wonders for me! It is totally safe and brings immediate relief to an itchy throat.

Arthi Dey · Answer

I felt so miserable coughing with a big belly, was scared it would hurt the baby. My doctor told me to take a specific safe cough syrup, so pls ask your doctor first.