what can I take?

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I woke up this morning with a stuffy nose, and a ton of phlegm in my throat. I'm starting ANOTHER cold. I hadn't even gotten over my last one yet. This is my third cold since Christmas!!! I don't know what to do about this, I wash my hands constantly and I try to keep away from people who are sick but it's kind of difficult to keep away from a sick person you live with!! I want to try to catch it before it gets bad. Can anyone suggest something I can take for this? Or tell me what you did to help you get over your cold? I just want to be 100% again :( I haven't been un-sick since a week before Christmas, it's just been non stop. please help me :(

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I just got over the same thing! Only lasted maybe 5 days for me. I took Vitamin C at night and drank hot water with natural lemon juice and honey all day. Hope this helps!

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My doctor said I could take Robitussin, the original strength one and it did nothing for me so I stopped talking it after two days. Unfortunately the only relief I found was NeilMed sinus wash.  It's a really odd sensation,  but the only thing that helped with sinus pressure and mucus. That thing is amazing!

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I know how you feel, I've had a cold since about 12weeks pregnant, I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow and it's not shifted. All I can suggest is plenty of fluids, hot lemon water works wonders too and vapour rub. If your nose gets really blocked have a nice steam (also good for your pores) putting vapour rub in the water is good for that too, but I find it stings my eyes. Olbas oil baths help too. I hope you feel better soon

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Are you sure it's been cold after cold? Your sinuses can become super inflamed during pregnancy and you can have Cold- like symptoms the entire time. I kept complaining of a never- ending cold to my ob and she sent me down to urgent care. They told me I just had super swollen sinuses and once they treated the sinus issues, I've felt better, but still not 100 percent. I'm sure it will go away once I deliver.

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Mucinex helps me a lot. I've been sick 5 times in my pregnancy already and I'm only 19 weeks!!

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Have you gotten a new tooth brush since you've been sick? I always change mine after I've had the cold or flu. I've even seen disposable packs that you throw away everyday and use a new one while you are sick so you don't re-infect yourself. I hope you feel better soon!

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I asked my midwife this past week if Zyrtec D was safe an she said it was. It has helped me if I am congested at night. As always it's best to ask your provider since they know any underlying conditions you might have.

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Here's the approved list my ob gave me

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