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31 weeks pregnant having bad cough. doc suggested steam inhalation n gargles with saline water.? still no change. can i take medication for cough ?
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Cough: you can certainly use plain robitussin (guaifenesin) or guafenisen for your cough. Most cough drops are also safe. However, if coughing up any green mucus or getting worse, please see your doctor to make sure you don't have bronchitis or pneumonia
Answered 9/9/2015
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