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I have a stuffy nose and sore throat, is there any medications or home remedies i can take at 38 weeks pregnant?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sore throat: If your symptoms are from a cold, a saline nasal spray should help but if you have chronic nasal congestion, rhinocort aqua, a prescription nasal spray, is safe to use during pregnancy. If your symptoms persist, you will need to see an allergist to determine why your nose is stuffy.

Answered 8/13/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnancy Safe: I agree w dr. Mumneh. 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 netti 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.

Answered 6/24/2014

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