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I'm 16 weeks pregnant and I've been dealing with this really annoying and severe cough that just won't go away. I'm worried if there's something safe I can take for it, and if this could possibly affect my baby. What should I do?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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take syrup guaniphenasin twice daily ,it is safer in pregnancy

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