Treatment of the throat during breastfeeding: use of pharmaceutical and folk methods

The use of medicines for breastfeeding is not always permitted and justified, but since mothers are not immune from colds, one must know how to cure the 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 sore throat?

The most common diseases that affect the throat are angina, pharyngitis, laryngitis and mucosal candidiasis. To determine for yourself which disease is the cause of sore throat, you need to know the attendant symptoms. Treatment of the throat during breastfeeding directly depends on the diagnosis.

Angina is accompanied by high fever (from 38 degrees), inflammation of the tonsils (on examination, you can find the presence of purulent capsules or veins on the reddened tonsils). Angina requires a compulsory visit to a doctor who can choose the appropriate treatment. However, in most cases, a course of antibiotics is required. In tonsillitis, you must visit a doctor and take the necessary tests.

Sore throat with breastfeeding

Laryngitis is a sore throat that occurs with colds. It is localized in the throat, larynx and vocal cords. Occurs due to hypothermia, in some cases can be caused by viral infections. When a trachea is affected, a dry cough appears.

Pharyngitis is a disease in which inflammation is located 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 the treatment is started on time.

Treatment of fungal diseases of the mucous throat

Candidiasis is characterized by the presence of vesicles, cheesy discharge, erosion and severe itching on the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat. The causative agent are fungal microorganisms. For the appointment of treatment for candidiasis, it is necessary to conduct diagnostic laboratory tests.

Treatment of the sore throat during breastfeeding is carried out using rinses or aerosols with an antifungal effect, as well as oral medication (tablets).

Pharmaceutical preparations for throat treatment

The drugs used to eliminate pain in the throat can be divided into several groups - lollipops, sprays and lozenges. Most of the drugs in these groups are contraindicated for lactating mothers. To safely carry out the treatment of the throat during breastfeeding, it is worth giving preference to such medicines:

• "Ingalipt" - a spray for the throat, which 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 aerosol.
• "Geksoral" - aerosol, which has antimicrobial and antiseptic effect. Treatment of the throat with breastfeeding with this drug is safe and effective.
• "Furacilin" is a tablet used to rinse your throat. 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 furatsilina. Used for rinsing and irrigation of the nasal passages.
• "Lizobakt" - lollipops for the treatment of the throat. Allowed with breastfeeding with the exact observance of the therapeutic dose of the drug.

Before using any drug, it is worth consulting with a doctor, since in each individual case there may be special circumstances, such as the presence of an allergy or diathesis in the child or a mother's health problems that require careful selection of medications.

Traditional throat treatment recipes

There is another way to eliminate the pain in the throat during breastfeeding. Treatment with folk methods should be carried out only after consultation with a doctor and choosing the optimal medicinal herbs.

It is widely used in folk medicine to rinse the throat with decoctions of herbs (chamomile, sage, calendula). Also for rinsing, you can use a soda solution with the addition of a few drops of iodine.

Another method of treatment is inhalation. To do this, you can use Ingalipt, boiled potatoes or soda solution. The easiest way to cope with the pain in the throat is the use of warm milk with the addition of honey and butter (if the baby is small, to prevent allergies, honey can not be put).

Treatment of the throat and cough during breastfeeding will be effective only if correctly diagnosed. Otherwise, this way you can only hurt your health.