Kazzap

hi girlies

I seem to have developed a nasty cough over the last few days. My hubby is on at me to do something about it. Since I can't get through to the doctor, I turn to you for your experiences and advice.

What can and can't I take for a cough?

thx

Kaz x

Vickie

I don't know that there are any meds you can take but have you tried sucking on hard candies?

RachieH

According to the pharmacist I asked when I was in this situation - pretty much nothing medicine wise, I had to make do with cough lozenges and herbals...which was hard because I had to try hard not to wet myself every time I had a coughing ft!

thelilbump

i had a bad cold and cough went to pharmacist and the only thing he could recommend was tryin to take 1 normal paracetomol b4 bed which would ease my chest a bit. Just had to suffer it out (sorry). hope your feelin better soon

Mervs Mum

Not sure hun but just wanted to say get well soon!!

x

polo_princess

Arrrrgh what is that concotion your nan used to try and give you when you were a kid ... something home made that is supposed to help coughs?

It'll come to me lol ..

RachieH

Is it brown and disgusting?

Soontobe

No meds, No medicated lozenges either! so pick the plain honey and lemon with nothing added, or butter menthols...

If you have a puffer your allowed to take them throughout pregnancies..

Kazzap

thanks everyone - have been guzzling hot water with honey and lemon and I think I am coming out the other side. Apreciate all the advice though.

Kaz x

rae05

You can try chewing strong minty gum too. It works the same way Alpine gum does.