Im in my second trimester and ive had this dry irritating cough for almost a week now, it gets worse at night and i barely sleep. I dont want to take random medicines without asking my gynac. Any home remedies that worked for u all?
Beta warm water with little honey helped my bahu a lot. Haldi doodh at night also soothes. But if cough is not stopping in few days or you get fever, please show the doctor, mat ignore karo.
Be a bit careful with this. If the cough is dry and lingering or you feel chest tightness, call your doctor. I learnt the hard way not to self treat during pregnancy.
Honestly between work I just kept a flask of warm water at my desk and sipped, plus steam at night. If it interferes with sleep or stays beyond 4-5 days, take an appointment, don't keep pushing it.
My amma told me to gargle with warm salt water and it really gave relief. Kashayam type things at home are fine for mild cough. For anything more, my doctor said don't take random meds, so I always checked first.
Steam inhalation worked best for me, did it twice a day. Warm fluids all day. Don't pick any cough syrup on your own yaar, only what your gynac approves, some are not safe in pregnancy.
