what is the best way to relieve a cold/sore throat during pregnancy?

This is my first pregnancy and i am currently 14 weeks pregnant.
i have sneezed non stop for 2 days now and my nose is like a tap.
I am afraid to take garlic supplements.
What do u suggest?

for the sore throat make some honey & lemon tea! I drink it religiously when i feel a lurgy coming on & it seems to keep it at bay. If you have local honey that is even better.

Garlic tablets should be ok tho?

For the throat: Gargle warm salt water every 2-3 hours. Drink honey & lemon tea to soothe.
For the nose: Use a saline nasal spray to help dry it up.
Other stuff i find helpful: Make a big batch of chicken & veg soup (or better yet have someone else make it for you!) Vicks on your chest esp at night can help you breathe easier.

Btw: Garlic supplements should be fine as long as you don't have any clotting disorders or you're close to your due date (as garlic is an anticoagulant).

my_girl_lily wrote:
Vicks on your chest esp at night can help you breathe easier.
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ewwwwww
dont use vicks - full of nasty nasty chemicals..

this http://www.littleinnoscents.com.au/index.php/pr... is the same, but no chemicals

actually, the whole range is awesome...

I had a really bad headcold at the start of my pregnancy, I found lemon and honey worked good and for my nose and breathing I had the oil burner going with some eucalyptus oil in it before you go to bed.