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Suggest Treatment For Cough While Breastfeeding A Child

I just had a baby a few days ago and now I have developed a severe cough that can make it hard to breath and talk. It kinda feels like mucus in my throat. I am wondering if this could be from the epidural? Also what could I do to help this cough? Also I am breastfeeding so I don't know what kind of medicine I can take.
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Bronchitis is common after delivery and epidural injection.
It causes cough, mucus expectoration and breathing difficulty.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, inhaled drugs are safe for baby.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough While Breastfeeding A Child

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis is common after delivery and epidural injection. It causes cough, mucus expectoration and breathing difficulty. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, inhaled drugs are safe for baby. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.