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I M Mubeen, I M Breast Feeding Mother (my Child

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: I'm Mubeen, I'm breast feeding mother (my child is 5 months old), I'm felling like getting cold, mild throat sourness and started sneezing. Need your advice on
i) How can I treat myself at home.
ii) How can I prevent my baby from getting cold.
iii) Incase if I need to see a local doctor, Should I go to general physician or child specialists (as I'm breast feeding)?
Thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
advice suggested accordingly

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mubeen,

Thanks for posting your query; I understand your health concern.

I am sorry you are suffering from these symptoms now.

To answer your queries:

i) You can take steam inhalation thrice daily at home, along with warm salt water gargling for sore throat. You can also take one tablet of Cetirizine 10mg at bed time after food for 3 nights. This is a prescription drug. It will help you to get rid of your symptoms quickly. Do not worry; it will not have any effect on your baby.

ii) When you are not feeding the baby, keep it at a distance from you. Keep your baby warm with hands and feet covered always. You can also use a head cap for your baby. Do not worry; your baby will not get affected by your cold.

iii) If it is needed, you should see a general physician and not a child specialist.

Hope this answers your queries.

Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr Shanthi E

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