Pregnant w/Bronchitis at 18Wks what could I do to break

[MiiMII]

up the Flem in my chest? I have been in the hospitol 2 times within the past week. First they let me go home saying its just a common cold, overnight I took a worse turn so the next day I went to another hospitol and I was diagnosed with Bronchitis and prescribed Amoxicillin. But the pain in my chest is unbearable and i haven't been able to eat or sleep for about a week. Once I start coughing I can't stop and I want to cough up a flem thats as thick as gum and its now at the point that there is blood mixed in with the flem. So I don't know if I should tough it out and let it take its course or go back to the hospitol. Or if there might be something that I can take OTC to break up the flem and reduce the pain in my throat and chest. And I can't call my OB because thats just a whole other story where I have an appt coming up at a new office. So I really have nobody to ask.

[mel_vogtman]

Try plain Robitussin (not DM, PE or CF). Make sure it is the plain formula. It thins secretions. Also,try inhaling some steam. Might help, too. Good luck!

[ninaol]

Drink plenty of fluids, use saline nasal spray, rest, Tylenol for pain, Vicks rub, a hot steamy shower and take your prescribed antibiotics. I had bronchitis also when I was pregnant and it is no fun. I am not sure if you can take Mucinex while pregnant maybe call the pharmacy(?). Good luck and feel better.