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hard to breathe

Im 21wk 4d and ive had a horrible cough for over a week which is now making it hard to breathe. I went to the hospital last week,  and they just told me I had a virus and to take nyquil.  Im just having a hard time breathing, has anyone dealt with this?  
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Not laying on my back. Even on my side or propt up im having a difficult time.
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Are you lying on your back? If so you could be compressing your inferior Vena cava which can make it difficult to breath. Make sure you are laying on your side or propped up. When you're sick and already having difficulty breathing this can make it even worse.
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