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What Causes Persistent Cough With Chest Pressure In Pregnancy?
Hi My Name is Liz, I m 40 yrs old and I m 6 1/2 months pregnant (26 weeks) Right now my weight is 208 & I m 5 2 , My weight was 191 when I got pregnant. Just a week in a half ago I started coughing. It usually happends when I sit down or lay down. I ve NeVER had Asthma, Or anything that made me cough like I am now. Today Jul/13/11 was one of my worst days, I was coughing so much it almost made me throw up. I drank a green tea & took a warm shower, that kind of helped but I still feel like pressure in my chest. What can I do to STOP this cough!! I don t want to continue like this for the rest of my pregnancy. I feel Aweful!!! Plz write back soon Thank You!! @ YYYY@YYYY
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Hi,
In pregnancy there is increase in intraabdominal pressure which raises the diaphragm towards the lungs. It causes cough in pregnant women. Get your lung consulted by a physician. If the lungs are ok then there is nothing to worry. We can't use cough syrup in pregnancy as it may cause respiratory depression in your baby. Sometimes increase in intrabdominal pressure cause acid reflux which can also cough. So better you use betadine gargle and warm saline gargle. Rest will be ok with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajat Basak,
ENT Specialist
In pregnancy there is increase in intraabdominal pressure which raises the diaphragm towards the lungs. It causes cough in pregnant women. Get your lung consulted by a physician. If the lungs are ok then there is nothing to worry. We can't use cough syrup in pregnancy as it may cause respiratory depression in your baby. Sometimes increase in intrabdominal pressure cause acid reflux which can also cough. So better you use betadine gargle and warm saline gargle. Rest will be ok with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajat Basak,
ENT Specialist
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