Hey I've tried searching for previous threads but didn't find any..I just came down with a bad cold is there anything that anyone has done to relieve the symptoms? Help!!!
@Kaylacrain I am just getting over three weeks of the flu, strep throat and bronchitis. I took a combo of Mucinex and Tylenol as their packages directed. That was the only thing my doctor told me was safe during pregnancy.
I used Vicks vapo rub, frequent hot showers, cough drops/mints, and nose strips. I didn't have any mucinex and didn't feel good enough to go to the store.
Saline spray flushes the cold out of your nose! I had a bad cold and cough at 8 weeks and it really helped. Also, decaf tea with lemon and honey was really soothing. Get well soon!
My OB recommended just regular plain old sudafed the 4-6 hour one, no extended release. Lots of fluids and lots of sleep. My OB said cough drops were ok. He said no to mucinex. He is very conservative so I felt comfortable taking the sudafed.
I use a humidifier at night because I fight congestion all the time now! Also it helps to use the ayr nose gel as it keeps the nose moisturized and you don't get the red, sore, dry nose that a cold is so well known for. As PP have mentioned, saline nasal spray also helps!
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