Rainy season is here and so as colds, cough and flu! It is important that we attend to any flu-like symptoms, get rest and take medicines needed to recover easily. This is easy for normal individuals to do however certain conditions like being pregnant can cause hesitations to expectant mothers in taking colds or cough medicine. How do we treat colds and cough during pregnancy?
Colds medicines have two kinds of preparations: the expectorant and the suppressant.
Cough suppressant are based on opioids, especially codeine and sedatives such as diphenhydramine. They help a person recover easily by inducing the individual to sleep better. This is not recommended for working moms as it may cause drowsiness while at work.
Cough expectorants meanwhile are advertise on the market to expel sputum and secretions produced at the respiratory tract.
To know how to treat colds and cough better during pregnancy, you should be able to consult your obstetrician so as he can prescribe the right medicine for you.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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