A 37-year-old member asked:
pregnant with a cold, what should i do?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
Cold: Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
Answered on Mar 31, 2014
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