The use of medications for breastfeeding is not always allowed and justified, but since mothers are not safe from colds, you need to know how to cure your throat in a safe way. Treatment of the throat during breastfeeding depends on the diagnosis and the general condition of the mother.
What diseases cause a sore throat?
The most common diseases that affect the throat are tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and candidiasis of the mucous membrane. To independently determine which disease is the cause of a sore throat, you need to know the accompanying symptoms. Treatment of throat during breastfeeding directly depends on the diagnosis.
Angina is accompanied by a high temperature (from 38 degrees), inflammation of the tonsils (upon examination, you can find the presence of purulent capsules or veins on the reddened tonsils). Angina requires a mandatory visit to a doctor who can choose the right treatment. However, in most cases, a course of antibiotics is required. With tonsillitis, you must definitely visit a doctor and pass the necessary tests.
Sore throat while breastfeeding
Laryngitis is a sore throat that occurs with colds. It is localized in the throat, larynx and vocal cords. It occurs due to hypothermia, in some cases it can be caused by viral infections. When the trachea is affected, a dry cough appears.
Pharyngitis is a disease in which inflammation is localized on the back of the throat; may be accompanied by a slight increase in body temperature, runny nose and dry cough. The causative agent may be an infection or a virus. Treatment of the throat during breastfeeding is based on the use of folk remedies. Pharyngitis and laryngitis are not dangerous diseases if treatment is started on time.
Treatment of fungal disease of the throat mucosa
Candidiasis is characterized by the presence of vesicles, cheesy discharge, erosion and severe itching on the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The causative agent is fungal microorganisms. To prescribe treatment for candidiasis, it is necessary to carry out diagnostic laboratory tests.
Treatment of a sore throat during breastfeeding is carried out using rinses or aerosols with an antifungal effect, as well as oral agents (tablets).
Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of throat
The funds used to eliminate sore throat can be divided into several groups - lozenges, sprays and lozenges. Most drugs in these groups are contraindicated for nursing mothers. In order to safely treat the throat during breastfeeding, it is worth giving preference to such drugs:
- "Ingalipt" is a throat spray that has an effective antifungal, bactericidal and antimicrobial effect. Before irrigation of the throat, it is recommended to rinse it with warm water. This will enhance the therapeutic effect of the aerosol.
- "Hexoral" - an aerosol with antimicrobial and antiseptic effect. Treating a throat while breastfeeding with this drug is safe and effective.
- "Furacilin" - tablets used to gargle. It is enough to dissolve two pieces in a glass of warm water. This method is the most optimal and safe for nursing mothers.
- Miramistin is an analogue of furatsilin. Used for rinsing and irrigation of the nasal passages.
- "Lizobakt" - throat lozenges. Allowed with breastfeeding with the exact observance of a therapeutic dose of the drug.
Before using any drug, you should consult a doctor, as in each individual case there may be special circumstances, for example, the presence of an allergy or diathesis in a child or maternal health problems that require careful selection of drugs.
Folk throat recipes
There is another way to relieve a sore throat while breastfeeding. Treatment with alternative methods should be carried out only after consulting a doctor and choosing the best medicinal herbs.
Widely used in folk medicine, gargling with decoctions of herbs (chamomile, sage, calendula). You can also use a soda solution with a few drops of iodine to rinse.
Another treatment option is inhalation. To do this, you can use "Ingalipt", boiled potatoes or a solution of soda. The easiest way to deal with a sore throat is to use warm milk with honey and butter (if the child is small, you can not put honey to prevent allergies).
Treatment of throat and cough during breastfeeding will be effective only with the correct diagnosis. Otherwise, in this way you can only harm your health more.