https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:30:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781281 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:35:25 +0000 MaryM 2781281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting over allergies turned chest cold too. </p> <p>I used Flonase for the initial congestion. Then for the stuff in my chest, the OB approved robitussin and mucinex (or robitussin with guaffenisin, which has worked best!) </p> <p>The 12 hour stuff wasn lasting for me, so I switched to the four hour robitussin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781227 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 08:52:18 +0000 Grace 2781227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breathe-rite nasal strips, a humidifier and throat lozenges. And if you are brave, a neti pot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781226 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 08:44:19 +0000 SweetiePie 2781226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it’s congestion that’s bothering you the most, highly suggest Afrin! It’s safe and within 5 mins you have zero congestion. I used it every night before bed. It’s a miracle worker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781224 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 08:25:23 +0000 yoursilverlining 2781224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB said it was fine to Tylenol cold as long as it wasn't multi-symptom. Just the classic. Zyrtec was also fine to take (tho don't think that would help with a cold much). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781221 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:40:37 +0000 bhbee 2781221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also told to take Flonase or rhinocort - nose sprays - they’re locally acting and will help pretty much any nasal/sinus symptom </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781215 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:03:09 +0000 Jennibenni 2781215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctors office has Mucinex and Zyrtec on the safe list and they have both helped with a recent cold. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/head-cold-what-to-take#post-2781210 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 04:12:34 +0000 Gigglefits 2781210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks to a person at my husbands work who had bronchitis and decided to share, we are both sick. He is nearly recovered, but mine is just getting started. My throat is sore and red, my sinuses are plugging up and sometimes my body starts to shake, which makes it difficullt to sleep. I'm 30+2 weeks along so i know i have more options, but i still want to be careful of what i take. I would call my ob, but the office is closed on sundays. Any help would be greatly appreciated. </p>