Is it common to have a persistent sore throat, burning sensation, and cough during the eighth month of pregnancy, and what could be causing these symptoms since medications like Montek LC and the antibiotic azithromycin have not provided lasting relief?
It is very common to experience these symptoms during your eighth month of pregnancy. Since allergy medications like Montek LC (montelukast and levocetirizine) and the antibiotic azithromycin have not provided lasting relief, your symptoms are likely due to acid reflux (GERD) rather than an infection. In late pregnancy, hormonal changes and pressure from your growing baby can cause stomach acid to flow upward, irritating your throat and triggering a burning sensation and cough. Please consult your obstetrician, who can recommend safe, effective pregnancy-friendly acid reducers. In the meantime, eating smaller, frequent meals and elevating your head while sleeping can provide gentle relief.