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I have been coughing for about a week n i m 7w pregnant..i m not on any medication but now it hurts when i cough.what can i do to stop the cough?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a doctor: Go see your doctor. Some on needs to listen to your lungs. You might need an antibiotic.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Coughing: Coughing may be due to failure of the bronchial cilia to move mucus out. Try green tea with lemon and honey. Try humming at a low tone. Nasal/sinus irrigation, for example, the hydro pulse nasal/sinus irrigator can help.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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