hello doctor, I am 4 months pregnant and am suffering from cough and cold for last 2-3 days.i had been trying home remedies for these days but i have not fully recovered .can I take azithromycin for cough and cold during pregnancy.

A. Results suggest that gestational exposure to azithromycin is not associated with an increase in the rate of major malformations above the baseline of 1–3%. Our data adds to previous research showing that macrolide antibiotics, as a group, are generally safe in pregnancy and provides an evidence-based option for health professionals caring for populations with chlamydia.