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what to take for a cold??

Ok tried on the other forum and nobody is responding so maybe I'll have better luck here. Lastnight I couldn't sleep much because my nose was so stuffy, and then today my throat just feels super dry constantly. Is there anything I can take for my symptoms? I've done salt water gargle and saline rinse for my nose and neither one helps. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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My docs list says one benadryl a day is safe.. also you can take sudafed, zyrtec or claratin also. If you get a lot of mucus you are allowed to take the plain mucinex. I've personally used mucinex and zyrtec. Also, only regular tylenol is safe. I hope you feel better!
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My OB gave me a list of OTC medications you can take safely while pregnant and you can take Tylenol cold
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Rub vaporub on ure back, temples & chest and if you can take it then rub a little on the bridge of your nose.  Vaporub really helps.  It definitely helped me. Also you can try drinking luke warm water with an entire lemon squeezed in it. No sugar or salt. Its natural and helps a lot. .  
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Do the netty and fill up a cup of lemon juice and honey and heat it up so its warm.
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My doctor said Robitussin is okay too
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U can take any Tylenol cough syrup and sudafed pe while pregnant
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Essential Oils!! Work better than any decongestant, and NO chemicals. I use Young Living oils and rub Thieves and RC on my chestand on my LO's chest and feet! No sickness in our house!
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unfortunately theres not much you can do while pregnant. you can take benedryl for the stuffy nose and itchy throat. thats about it though. nasal issues are common with pregnancy anyway so unfortunately youll be dealing with that allot. benedryl and Tylenol only. good luck mama
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Buy vapor rub and rub it on ur chest and upper back. Put some near ur nostrils for your breating, suck on cough drops too. Just giving u remedies when i had the worst cold.
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My dr said you can take any Tylenol product.  
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Well if you go to the emergency room and its bad where u cant take it, they will give you antibiotics only if needed.! Or take tynenol i forgot how many miligrams but your gynecologist should know how many but you only take them every 8 hours. Meanwhile drink water...eat....try a hot greentea with honey....stay in bed...take a hot shower. Goodluck
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