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Re: Sore throat at 34 weeks

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:22:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Heather wrote: >
>Hi everybody, I am 34 weeks, and currently have a sore throat and
>swollen glands plus some achiness. The doctor has told me to try
>robitussin, but I am famous for sore throats that get worse and turn
>into bigtime flu. Would it be a bad idea this far into the pregnancy to
>use antibiotics? Or, would letting this run it's course without them be
>better. I just don't want any type of infection to harm the baby.
>Please, any input would be so very appreciated!!!!
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Heather
>

If there is a bacterial infection, then antibiotics should be used. Pregnancy is not a reason not to give antibiotics if they are indicated.

RDB

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