A member asked:

Good morning. i am currently 9 weeks pregnant and sick. (cough, stuff nose, sore throat) is there any kind of medication i can safely take?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold Remedies: Tips: Sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or neti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea. Fever/ pain – acetaminophen / NSAID’s Rest!!

Answered 10/25/2017

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