I m 40 weeks pregnant with a bad cough. It started last night and after coughing for like 10 minutes this morning a little phlegm came out my mouth. The day before that my one nostril was either stopped up or running and when I blew my nose sometimes it was clear and other times it was mucus in my tissue. It started Friday with a really scratchy throat; I ve been taking cough drops with honey and lemon and my throat stopped hurting early yesterday. I just don t know what to do about this cough mainly since I m pregnant. Please help me.
HI, I have read & understood your concern.  Severe cough at this stage of pregnancy needs to be controlled before your delivery. You should get investigations like blood TLC/ DLC to judge presence of infection/ allergy. An X-ray chest & sputum culture should be done if your consultant thinks it's necessary.  This would be followed by specific medication according to treating doctors advise.(antibiotics/ anti-allergic/ bronco dilator medication as per need & cough syrup.)  You should avoid sour/ cold & fried, spicy food.  Chat Doctor.  Vapor inhalation & hot saline gargles help.  Thanks.