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How Can Sore Throat, Itchy Ears And Nasal Congestion While Breastfeeding Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 1 Jun 2017

Question: Hi,
Im lactating my 3 month baby. I got sore throat, itching ears, burning nose and nose block. Please suggest safe medication while lactating

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Home remedies

Detailed Answer:
Hi,.

I understand your concerns.

Avoid antibiotics and other such strong medicines.

Try tibial home remedies like hot milk with ginger etc..

You can take a paracetamol tablet. This will help you. Don't take too many tablets.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 days later)

Can i take kiwi fruit while breastfeeding?? I have stuffy nose not reducing in steam and humidifying from monday

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can have kiwi fruit. This will not cause any problem

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (3 hours later)

Can i use any nasal spray??

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes. You can use nasal spray

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (3 hours later)

Please suggest nasal spray and also the no of days cold should go in. Time when it requires attention of antibiotics

I stay in XXXXXXX Its been 4 days with nose block. Can i use nasivion?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nasal spray brands differ from each place. Please let me know your location so that I can suggest you better, you can even find them from your local pharmacy only.

However, I'd suggest waiting for 3 days with home remedies, you should be fine.

Regards

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes. You can use Nasivion

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee