Culpeper, VA
A 19-year-old female asked:
I'm 6 weeks with a dry cough nd asthma i'm having an extremely hard time breathing is this effecting my baby?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mika Hiramatsuanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Yes: Yes, your baby needs oxygen to thrive. Stress is not good for your baby. Please get medical attention for both you and your bsby's sake！.
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Dr. Luis Matosanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 46 years experience
It might: A dry cough can be a sign of active asthma problems. If you are having shortness of breath more than twice a week, then you need to be taking a controller medication every day. There are several medications that are considered safe during pregnancy. Keep in mind that if your baby is not getting enough oxygen, this is more damaging than any asthma inhalers.
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 37 years experience
M.D. visit needed.: The dry cough that you are having is most likely related to your asthma. Identifying the triggers of your symptoms, for example cold air
then developing a plan to avoid the trigger is part of the management. In addition, using a form of anti inflammatory medication such as prednisone or an inhaled steroid, will help you manage your symptoms. In addition sinusitis/reflux/aspiration are possible
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Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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