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Kind of gross but I'll ask anyway

haleyscott224haleyscott224 member
in May 2016 Moms
I have this disgusting cough. The bad ones where mucus rises out of your throat. I know over the counter drugs aren't necessarily safe for pregnancy so I haven't taken anything for it but it's been a little over two weeks of it and I can't take it anymore ! Any helpful tips on how to get rid of it ?
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  • lionstigersbearslionstigersbears member
    Time, fluids, humidifier. Feel better!
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    This is a list of medicines my doctor gave me that you can use in pregnancy.
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  • mrszoessmrszoess member
    I am in the same boat. the gagging triggers my ms and it's disgusting
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  • kbrands7kbrands7 member
    PP have great suggestions. I'll add one more:
    I'm getting over a cold and have had a lot of luck with drinking a mix of apple cider vinegar (1/3 c), water (2/3c), and a bit of honey all heated together like a tea. It's made my cough actually productive and has soothed my throat so I'm not coughing from as much post nasal drip or dryness.
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  • galaingalain member
    Try an inhalation with hot water and a few drops of essential oil, such as ravintsara or eucalyptus oil. It helps to clear your airways and is a bonus facial. :-)
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  • megmarissamegmarissa member
    I had bronchitis for over a month with my daughter. I'd go in to your doctor... there are pregnancy safe antibiotics that can help you. 

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  • BabyBliss2012BabyBliss2012 member
    I had a cough with chest congestion that lasted about 4 weeks, dr told me it was most likely allergies and to give it time. I would still make a dr appointment to get your lungs checked and make sure you don't have an infection.
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  • alwaysdreamalwaysdream member
    At bed time. Vicks on your feet. Socks on top. Cut an onion and put half on a plate under you bed or on your side table. Get a new toothbrush and feel better.
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  • babykasperbabykasper member
    Apple cider vinegar! It's disgusting but a swig of that will cut the mucus, and re-alcolines the body. It's an awesome cure all remedy! If you can handle the smell and taste!

    Otherwise... Hot lemon water helps... And stay away from dairy for a few days! Dairy increases mucus production.
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  • babykasperbabykasper member
    And to piggy back off of @alwaysdream the onion works great! If your loved ones can handle the smell in the bedroom while you sleep! Feel better!
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  • nay09nay09 member
    I have the same problem! So tired of coughing. I do the apple cider vinegar and honey in hot water like pp suggested. Works wonderfully!
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  • jenbrinson07jenbrinson07 member
    Me too! My sinuses seem to drain overnight. I cough a lot. It makes my nausea worse, and on top of the extra saliva, it's so gross!!!!!
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  • lbachranlbachran member
    edited October 2015
    Go to a doctor. I'm on week 4 of acute bronchitis and after 3 weeks was referred to the ER because I started to have abdominal pain and severe chest pain from the violent coughing. There are a limited number of pregnancy safe antibiotics, cough syrups, and inhalers. I deeply regret waiting so long because my body is extremely fatigued.
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  • LovingLife!LovingLife! member
    I got the worst cough with my second daughter. I would cough so hard it would make me throw up. Then I coughed so hard that I cracked a rib! Absolutely miserable. Take care of yourself. Neti pot helps clear up sinus junk! 
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  • LovingLife!LovingLife! member
    babykasper said:
    Apple cider vinegar! It's disgusting but a swig of that will cut the mucus, and re-alcolines the body. It's an awesome cure all remedy! If you can handle the smell and taste! Otherwise... Hot lemon water helps... And stay away from dairy for a few days! Dairy increases mucus production.
    Yes! My dad always told me to gargle with vinegar when I had a sore throat. Still do it and it works to this day. But while pregnant pretty sure I'd throw up after. 
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  • Dasha420Dasha420 member
    edited November 2015
    @babykasper
    Be careful with the apple cider vinegar. It is really high in yeast and can make people susceptible to yeast infections or itchiness and breakouts due to an over abundance of yeast. (Happened to me- but I drank it diluted as an internal acne treatment) Big mistake!

    Gargling like you said is good though.
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  • doozer1345doozer1345 member
    Ugh. I've had the same recently. I put Vick's Vapor Rib on my neck (throat), chest, and bottom of my feet (then put socks on) before I went to bed. I didn't wake up with phlegm in the middle of the night or a sore throat from the phlegm the next morning. I felt a lot better the next morning. During the day I took Robitussen DM.
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