Patient's question:
During pregnancy, it's always particularly uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. What should I do if I took a cough medicine in the early stages of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be a wind-cold cold with coughing, known as "wind-cold cough." It is a syndrome caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and in severe cases, shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. Generally, doctors will advise women with prenatal examination risk signs to maintain personal hygiene and avoid sexual activity. Additionally, patients should create an environment that promotes emotional stability and stress relief. Wishing the patient a healthy delivery.