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A member asked:

What can i take over-the-counter for congestion ? i'm pregnant and want to be sure it's ok to use. i have a lot of nasal drainage.

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Please call your OB!: Your OB should have specific meds that they recommend, so call your OB as your OB may not rec the same meds that I do to my preg pts.

Answered 6/10/2014

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