POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. Drink plenty of fluids.Use a humidifier.Drink tea or hot water with lemon and honey.Gargle with warm salt water for a cough with a sore throat.Use saline drops if the cough is from post-nasal drip or congestion.To help eliminate secretions, drink plenty of water.Dextromethorphan syrup (e.g. Benylin DM) can be used to relieve a dry cough.Most cough drops (e.g. Halls) are safe in pregnancy.Consult your family doctor if: Your cough persists beyond seven (7) days. ...Avoid preparations containing pseudoephedrine.Expectorants like Mucinex, cough suppressants like Robitussin, vapor rubs like Vicks VapoRub, and cough drops are all considered safe during pregnancy.
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