How to get rid of chest congestion during pregnancy?

Question

I'm pregnant in my second trimester and have been having a lot of chest congestion lately. It's making me feel very uncomfortable and difficult to breathe properly. Are there any safe home remedies or things I can do to get some relief?

Anusha Bagchi · Answer

3rd trimester is already hard to breathe, and congestion makes it worse. I just inhale steam with a little eucalyptus oil and sleep propped up on three pillows.

Kanta Chatterjee · Answer

My grandmother always says steam inhalation is the safest way to clear congestion without medicines. Please try that first.

Geethika Biswas · Answer

I had bad congestion and hot ginger-tulsi tea with a bit of honey saved my life. Plus it tasted so good!

Gauri Raju · Answer

Congestion makes morning sickness even worse. Try drinking warm vegetable soups, it gives energy and clears the throat naturally.

Antara Rana · Answer

When I had chest congestion, I only did steam inhalation and drank warm water. I didn't want to take any tablets during my pregnancy.

Aneeta Sahni · Answer

Warm salt water gargles twice a day and hot steam is the best ghar ka nuskha. No need to run to clinic for mild cold.

Himani Kapadia · Answer

Please don't take any over-the-counter cough syrups without asking your doctor. If your congestion gets heavy or you get a fever, call your gynac right away.