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Sinus infections during pregnancy

Has anyone ever had a sinus infection while pregnant?  I'm suffering from a scratchy throat, thick mucous,  mild headache and post nasal drip. Is Mucinex safe to take?  What other relief measures have worked for you?
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my doctor prescribed me sum zyrtec that's good u should try it !!
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Thank you all :) Tried taking Mucinex and Tylenol for the sinus pressure and it's definitely not working. Called my GP for an appt so we'll see.  Thanks again for your help!
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If you have a true sinus infection, ie. green/yellow snot(I know gross) go to the doctor bc you most likely need an antibiotic. If you aren't careful it'll move into your check which can be painful. I'm just getting over one. Had to get some amoxicillin.
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I take walgreens brand sinus headache like sudaphed, doc ok'd it and it works great! Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
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I was taking plain mucinex for days without much help. And Tylenol. I finally called Ob and they said stay away from mucinex and take plain robitussin (which didn't make much sense to me..its the same active ingredientc(guaf).. But I followed orders) and sudafed(also plain - ewithout psuedo). Another week went by, only got worse. Finally got a z pack and cough syrup prescribed.  Another week and I was better.  3 weeks sick altogether.  Used humidifier at night and Vicks too.  Good luck. Its miserable!
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