Should I call the doctor?

[rikki]

I've been coughing up a storm all day. It feels like someone is stabbing my lungs, I'm short of breath, and breathing and coughing are very painful. The coughs are dry. I would usually take some cough syrup and call it a day, but I'm not sure which are safe or if there are bigger issues being sick and pregnant.

I haven't had my first OB appt yet (next week). Should I call my PCP or is it ok to try and treat at home?

[CloudBee]

Do you have a humidifier? I would try that first as you say it's a dry cough. That might be what's making the coughing/breathing painful.

If you call your OB's office they can tell you what is safe to take OTC, as can the pharmacist at your local drugstore. They may also have good advice on whether or not you should see your PCP in person.

If you call your PCP they will likely want to see you in person if it sounds like you have a bug/virus, and would probably defer to your OB on which meds to take.

Have you taken your temp?

Do hot showers/steam seem to help?

[UnderProtest]

Most cough medicines are not safe while pregnant. You should be able to look up online what medicines you can take.

What are you thinking about taking? I would think someone here would be able to help too.

[rikki]

I've had a humidifier going for the past few days. Shower didn't seem to help. I don't own a thermometer, but feel a bit warm. I'll buy one in the morning and talk to the pharmacist about meds/their opinion while I'm picking it up. Thanks!

[CloudBee]

Definitely buy a thermometer in the AM even if you feel better. Fevers early in pregnancy can be an issue. If you have one you need to call your OB.

Sorry the humidifier and shower haven't helped. Those dry coughs can be pretty miserable. I hope you feel better!

[Deleted]

Per my OB regular old robitussin (no DM) is fine, but I'd also call yours to be sure. It's fine to call for advice before your first appt. feel better!!

[Deleted]

I would call the OB. Feel better!

[kimibrighteyes]

I would go and be seen somewhere if u are short of breath

[whitepicketfence]

Feel better soon!

[kangaroo11]

I was told to use Robitussin, but you should call your OB. Many pharmacists won't give advice to pregnant women I've found.