Hi All, I am 13 weeks Pregnant, and developed Sore throat along with severe cough and cold.My Doc hasn' t given me any antibiotice or so, just home remedies of Ginger n Honey, Gargles n Steam, which I am already taking. Can anyone please tell me if it is safe to have Strepsils to supress the cough ????? Any more hmore remedies ???? Disha replied. Seema,

I know how it feels..cause i am very regular with colds and cough. I am suffering from it this week too..cold is gone but still ahve bad cough.
I apply vicks vaporub on my back and chest, taking steam is good,haldi with milk,have hot soup with more pepper..warm water with honey and lemon is also good they say..
I asked my doc and she said to have vit c tablets as our imune system goes done during preg. Subha replied. Seema

You can also try to take some warm milk with crushed pepper and a pinch of turmeric in it.. This will help sooth the throat.. I had tried it post my first delivery which was a c-Section and the stitches used to hurt everytime I coughed.. this used to help bring down the cough.. and you also have the advantage of taking milk which is good for the little one... Also lying on your side will help reduce the cough in case you get it when you are lying down...Not sure about strpsils or any other cough losenger... as Meena said, best person to check is your doc...

Take care...
Subha Meena replied. Extract juice from tulsi leaves and have it with honey or just chew a few tulsi leaves 2-3 times a day. Tulsi is a great remedy for sore throat and cough. Hope this helps. Ask your doc about the strepsils. Get well soon...