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[|Human|] I am 6 weeks pregnant and have had a persistent itchy in the throat cough for the past 1.5 weeks. Now it seems to be worsening and I can feel a congested chest with phlegm creeping up my throat. I also feel shortness of breath. I have been prescribed Amoxicillin but Im trying to avoid taking it. Is there a possibility that the cough and phlegm will clear naturally and in due course instead of me taking meds. Thanks.
[|AI|]  Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is understandable to be hesitant about using medication especially at such an early stage of pregnancy. Most cases of cough and cold are viral, and you can consider waiting out the symptoms to see if improvement occurs. These viral illnesses can last 2 to 3 weeks in some persons and the cough itself can last up to 6 weeks. You can increase your fluid intake to decrease the viscosity of the mucus, this would help it to be eliminated easier. You can also consider the use of a humidifier or vaporizer which should help as well. I hope this helps