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I am pregnant and have an upper respiratory infection they have me on a z pack but i cant stop coughing is there anything else i can take?? im 31 weeks?

Q: i am pregnant and have an upper respiratory infection they have me on a z pack but i cant stop coughing is there anything else i can take?? im 31 weeks?

: Sure. There is no reason to go thru the miseries of what is likely a viral URI. Usually responds very well to inhaled corticosteroids. See primary care or urgent care

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Sure. There is no reason to go thru the miseries of what is likely a viral URI. Usually responds very well to inhaled corticosteroids. See primary care or urgent care

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

I am pregnant and have an upper respiratory infection they have me on a z pack but i cant stop coughing is there anything else i can take?? im 31 weeks?

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