Acute Nasopharyngitis /

common cold
Woman

experiences nasal congestion

due to estrogen
If viral , no medication is needed

Guidelines to help common cold

symptoms during pregnancy

Be sure to get extra sleep and eat a diet high in vit. C ( orange
juice and fruit) to help boost the immune system
If yo experience any aches and pains, take acetaminophen
(tylenol) every 4 hours. Do not take acetosalicylic acid
( aspirin) during pregnancy.
Use a humidifier, especially at night, to moisten nasal
secretions and help mucus drain.
Use only OTC cough drops or syrups that contain natural
ingredients such as honey and lemon to help reduce coughing
Apply a medicated vapor rub to your chest if you prefer to
help relieve nasal cogestion
Use cool or warm compresses t relive sinus headaches. Check
with your health care provider regarding the use of OTC cough
drops, syrups or decongestants to be certain that any drug
you take is safe during pregnancy

Influenza
Caused

by virus identified as type A,B, or C.

The disease spread in epidemic form and
accompanied by :
High fever
Extreme prostration
aching pains in the back and extremities, and
generally a sore, raw throat.

TREATMENT
Antipyretic such as
Acetaminophen ( tylenol) to control fever
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - new anti-viral drug
-oral antiviral drug that is category C , should
be used cautiously until its long term effect are
known.
Because influenza vaccines are made from killed
virus, women may be immunized safely against
influenza during pregnancy.