bronchitis

[trying4#1]

hiya

i have been diagnosed with acute bronchitis today. im 19 weeks so far and feel awful cos my chest hurts whenever i cough or breathe. i dont smoke, i have no idea how i got this other than the dr saying that preg women are apparently more likely to manifest such issues due to the lower immunity status during preg. has anyoneelse suffered from this during preg and how did you relieve the symptoms? i am not keen on taking antibiotics as i have previously suffered a m/c at 5 1/2 mths hence try to avoid meds at all costs. i'd appreciate any advice.

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi love - sorry to hear you're feeling poorly

Bronchitis is common this time of yr, and particularly in pregnant ladies because the immune system is weaker in pregnancy.

I'd just take paracetamol in the evenings, and perhaps get a humidifier, or stand in a nice hot shower and breath in the steam. Sleep on raised pillows and put plenty of Vicks on your chest Get better soon hun xxx

 

[helen581]

Im coming down with the start of a cough tonight, its one of those that start off really tickley, then i know will start to hurt and i have such a busy week at work!!! and a training course wed/thurs/fri that i cannot get out of!