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Is it ok to suck on menthol cough drops while pregnant?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Otherwise: Otherwise there would be a warning sign. And menthol has been around for many years. Therefore there should be no problem.

Dr Ramsey agreed

Answered 7/25/2016

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