when do I see a doctor?

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I'm pregnant, btw. Going on my third week of what I believe to be bronchitis. The past two nights I thought it was getting better, just to have it hit me all over again really bad tonight. 
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Iv had a Bad/deep cough that has been persistent for about 2 weeks, worse when I lay down, lots of green phlegm. Iv coughed so much my throat HURTS, BAD. I feel like I am drowning. Also Green snot and lots of it.
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I spoke to my OB and they said take Robitussin DM until it goes away, other than that, "ride it out"... the Robitussin isn't working, it only makes me feel dizzy and high, and I feel as if Iv taken way too much Tylenol over these past few days. 
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It's becoming increasingly hard to sleep, and even breathe. The coughing has made me throw up multiple times as well. This is miserable. What should I do? Is it serious enough to take an ER trip?

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My doctor has always said if the mucus is clear, ride it out unless you are in severe pain from coughing.... if it becomes cloudy or green you have an infection and need antibiotics... I would be making myself an appointment if I were you.

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I would not go to the hospital for that. Make an appointment with your family Dr though. 3 weeks is excessive. xo

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I dont have a solid answer for that question because i dont have any medical training but i would recommend taking a really hot steamy shower and then drinking something nice and hot, and try to get some rest. As long as you can breath you will be okay. Call your doc first thing in the morning. As soon as you get some antibiotics in you, you'll start to feel better within a day or two. Steam and hot water with lemon and honey should relax you for the night. And hacking some of the phlem up in the shower will help you sleep better too.

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You need to call them back and get in antibiotics. It's not going to go away. Did they diagnose you with bronchitis or are you thinking it is?

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In my experience bronchitis does not just go away on its own. I used to get it more often than i would like when i was in college and lived on campus. I would try to ride it out for a few weeks then it would just get worse. Gross and colorful phlem along with a terrible crackling cough. The only thing that makes it go away is proper antibiotics. I hope you get better soon

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Girl go to a regular dr. You can be out on antibiotics

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Get antibiotics just to see if that helps. Usually for bronchitis you do have to wait it out (I've had it a million times) but during pregnancy I would try to squash it as soon as possible. It could turn into pneumonia and the way you're not getting better just worse is kind of not ok. I'm actually getting bronchitis symptoms right now for the past few days as well and am planning to go to the doctor asap.

when do I see a doctor?

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