A member asked:

Hi. i'm 27 weeks pregnant and have had a cough for 3 days. i'm starting to cough up yellow mucus and my chest hurts when i cough. need antibiotics?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pregnant/cough: Would follow up with doc urgent care. There is a degree of immunocompormised state during pregnancy and it seems as your cough is worsening so some might consider antibiotics like z pak (azithromycin) if not allergic. also have them check for reflux which can precipitate /exacerbate coughing and is common in pregnancy.

Answered 4/15/2016

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