Patient's question:
My baby is 80 days old. The past two days, both my baby and I have caught a cold. I mainly have a runny nose and a slightly uncomfortable throat. I am breastfeeding, so I am wondering if breastfeeding will affect the baby. The baby has a slightly hoarse voice and nasal congestion, but the temperature is normal, but the baby's mental state is not very good. I've heard that infants should take as few medications as possible. Is it necessary for my baby to see a doctor and take medication in this condition?First follow-up question: Can I take medication? Which medication is best? Can I take Xin Kangtaike (it says "breastfeeding women should use with caution")?
Second follow-up question: The baby is also coughing and sneezing.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the cold virus is mainly spread through droplets. If the mother has a mild cold and hasn't taken any medication, she can continue breastfeeding while wearing a mask. The mother can take traditional Chinese medicine-based treatments for colds, such as Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, Banlangen granules, and antiviral oral liquid, etc. During this time, the mother can also breastfeed while wearing a mask. If there is high fever, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for 1 to 2 days after the fever subsides and express the milk. If the mother takes Western medicine, she should wait at least 6 hours after taking the medication before breastfeeding.