MSN: What cold medicine can I take while pregnant? Here's what's safe (and what to avoid)
What cold medicine can I take while pregnant? Here's what's safe (and what to avoid)
When you're feeling sniffly and achy, it's normal to wonder whether cold medicine is safe during pregnancy. The answer? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and ...
It's safe to breastfeed your baby when you're sick, but it certainly isn't fun. If you're wondering whether an over-the-counter cold medicine or pain reliever is okay to take, good news: Most options ...
Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician.
Marin Independent Journal: Another View: Safe steps to take when you’re pregnant and in pain
Another View: Safe steps to take when you’re pregnant and in pain
Billings Gazette: Here are some tips to help you use medicine safely during pregnancy
Here are some tips to help you use medicine safely during pregnancy
Most often, common cold symptoms start 1 to 3 days after someone is exposed to a cold virus. Symptoms vary. They can include: Runny or stuffy nose. Sore or scratchy throat. Cough. Sneezing. Generally feeling unwell. Slight body aches or a mild headache. Low-grade fever. The mucus from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow ...
Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals. Care tips include: Rest. Drink plenty of liquids. Humidify the air. Use saline nasal rinses. Antibiotics do not treat cold viruses. They are used to treat ...