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8 weeks pregant
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I am down with cold slight fever and throat infection with cough . I have history of bronchitis. Will it affect my baby
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Cold cough will not effect your baby
If it is mild
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Get your chest check done ,
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Consult for medicine
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A detailed history regarding your weeks of pregancy and type of cough with or without sputum is needed!
Ideally for first 3 months of pregnancy , most medicines are given with caution as most of the baby's organs are forming.
Mild viral infections generally resolve with rest, plenty of fluids, warm saline gargles and steam inhalation.
If still the infection persist, a thorough chest examination by your doctor followed by antihistaminics and antibiotics is needed.
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Mild fever and cough generally doesn't effect the ongoing pregancy and don't need aggressive treatment.
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You need to take some antihistamine
As such the baby won't get affected
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If it is viral , not much.
Any medication have u used for ur bronchitis?
How many weeks r u now?
There are many factors to decide that.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
2 yrs exp
Ernakulam
The risk for the baby depends on the month of pregnancy and the severity of infection. Mild viral infection doesn't cause harm to the baby.
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Take warm water, do warm saline gargles and steam inhalation. If the fever becomes high grade, or you have severe cough, wheeze or breathlessness then consult a doctor immediately.
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Dr. Sanhita Soubhari Sharma
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mathura
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Mild cold, sore throat, and low-grade fever usually do not affect the baby. Your past history of bronchitis is unlikely to cause harm, but monitor your symptoms.
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Rest, fluids, steam inhalation, and paracetamol if needed
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Consult your doctor if fever persists, cough worsens, or you develop breathing difficulty.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
take all supportive measures
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Noo you take all the supportive measures, it will not effect the baby
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