Remedies for runny nose while breastfeeding. Vasoconstrictor medications during breastfeeding. The doctor talks about ARVI and colds in pregnant women
A cold in a nursing mother often occurs with a runny nose, what should you do to avoid infecting your child and recover quickly? In fact, a runny nose is not a big problem at all. And in the vast majority of cases there is no need for treatment at all. This way our nose simply cleans itself. And when immunity begins to develop, antibodies against the disease, and this happens approximately on the fifth day of illness, then a runny nose in a nursing mother goes away on its own. But still, how can you improve your well-being, which suffers greatly with this symptom?
It is better to do this in the most natural ways possible. Thus, a runny nose during breastfeeding can be greatly relieved by rinsing the nose, instilling or injecting saline or saline into the nostrils. sea water. For this purpose, you can purchase the drugs “Aquamaris”, “Aqualor”, “Nazol Aqua” and the like at the pharmacy. And if you want to save money, you can even buy just a bottle of saline solution, it will cost about 30 rubles. And drop the saline solution into your nose with a pipette. IN as a last resort, for this purpose you can even simply use clean water with a little salt added. This known remedy for colds for nursing mothers - cheap and cheerful. Moisturizing the nose helps to quickly remove all excess from it. Breathing is restored.
Very often, women experience breathing problems before bed when they take horizontal position, and then such hydration is very good way improve your well-being. Well, to prevent your nose from getting stuffy again at night, take care of good air humidification. For example, in winter, when the radiators in our apartments are hot, you can put wet diapers on them, or even better, terry towels. They will dry throughout the night, releasing moisture into the air. Of course, clean indoor air is equally important. It's better to sleep with the window open. By the way, when air moves pathogens they die very quickly. And this is important not so much for a nursing mother against a cold, but for her baby, so as not to get infected.
If saline solutions do not help, many women decide to switch to the usual means - vasoconstrictor drugs. They are not recommended for expectant mothers, as they increase arterial pressure and when used in large quantities, they can worsen the blood supply to the placenta (vasoconstriction), but such drops for the common cold are quite acceptable for nursing mothers. You just need to take into account that when frequent use and long-term (more than 3-5 days) they only worsen the runny nose and do not allow you to get rid of nasal congestion. Thus, the woman begins to use the drops more and more often, but this no longer brings relief. In this case the best treatment is not to overcome a runny nose during lactation with medications, but to leave this work directly to the body, immune system. Of course, it’s a completely different matter if a headache appears or the temperature rises - then an in-person examination by an ENT doctor is necessary.
How else can a nursing mother treat a runny nose? For example, various inhalations. But just don’t breathe over hot potatoes or conduct similar experiments - there is a risk of burns respiratory tract. It is better to use a pencil inhaler. It will not speed up recovery, but it will be able to “pierce” your nose. You can use it up to 20 times a day. The main thing is that there are no allergies.
Is there any treatment for a runny nose? breastfeeding folk remedies, what can you put in your nose? There are quite a lot of funds. For example, carrot or beet juice... Enough strong remedy is aloe juice. It really stings a lot. In general, when you have a runny nose, the nasal mucosa is very inflamed and it is better not to experiment with such remedies. Not bad folk medicine for a nursing mother's runny nose - this is eucalyptus or menthol oil. It penetrates the nose well. But nevertheless, you don’t have to hope that everything will be fine with your nose in 1-2 days. Usually this symptom lasts 3-4 days.
The period is short. But is it possible to continue breastfeeding if you have a cold with a runny nose or is it not worth risking the baby’s health? If the baby is less than 6-7 months old and breast milk- the only food, then, of course, it is impossible to deprive him of food. Expressing and breastfeeding is also very inconvenient. It’s better to just wash your hands more often, wear a medical mask, ventilate the room and do wet cleaning. This effective prevention spread of viral infection.
How to get rid of a runny nose while breastfeeding without harming the baby.
The nose is stuffy, snot is running, and the baby asks to eat. Rhinitis must be treated urgently, but most medications are contraindicated during breastfeeding (BF). How can a nursing mother treat a runny nose in this case? They recommend various folk remedies and medications that will not harm the child. Before starting therapy, it is necessary to identify the cause of the disease.
Where does a runny nose come from?
Rhinitis occurs due to exposure to an irritating factor (dust, microorganisms) on the nasal mucosa. Normally, little secretion is secreted to protect the lower respiratory tract from infection and allergens. They are released during sneezing, along with a viscous secretion produced by glandular cells.
If irritant is constantly exposed, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed. It swells and begins to produce a large number of secret. This is how rhinitis occurs.
Causes of a runny nose:
- infections;
- allergen;
- too dry air.
The main cause of rhinitis is - infection. But you should not rush to take antibiotics; they are not recommended during breastfeeding and will help if the disease is caused by bacteria, not fungi or a virus. Microorganisms constantly, literally attack the body, but thanks to immune defense, they manage to defeat them. But a nursing mother is susceptible to illness. Her immunity is reduced due to the fact that:
- The birth of a child is a huge stress for the body, reducing immune defense.
- A large amount of vitamins and minerals are necessary for milk secretion, but a woman does not have enough of them.
The body of a nursing mother has difficulty suppressing microorganisms, so sometimes a slight draft or a sudden change in temperature is enough to make her sick.
Rhinitis can also be:
- allergic;
- vasomotor.
In the first case, a runny nose appears when the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity is exposed to an allergen. In the second, the feature 
nervous system, which, when excited, sends a signal so that cells begin to produce mucus.
When the air in the room is too dry, a runny nose may also occur, as the mucous membrane will begin to produce more secretions. In this case, getting rid of a runny nose is easy. In summer, water is sprayed from a spray bottle; in winter, wet rags are placed on the battery. At any time of the year, do daily wet cleaning and ventilate the room.
When rhinitis is caused by other factors, it is treated depending on the cause.
What to do if you have a runny nose
Before treating a runny nose while breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor. Many drugs are prohibited in this case. Most often, rhinitis is treated with traditional methods, but treatment must begin immediately. At the onset of the disease:
- irritation in the nose;
- watery discharge;
- sneezing.
On days 2–3, the mucus becomes thick and viscous. Without treatment, the disease progresses. Often a common runny nose causes:
- laryngitis;
- tracheitis;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia, etc.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat it when the first symptoms appear, when it is possible to recover without using medications that are contraindicated during breastfeeding. Be sure to drink a lot of warm tea. It is usually recommended with raspberries and honey, but such a drink can cause allergies in the baby. Therefore, it should not be abused. It is better to use honey from acacia.
When feeding a child, it is advisable to drink lemon balm tea with the addition of milk. The drink will not only contribute to a quick recovery, but will also increase lactation.
If you don't have a fever, you should definitely go for a walk. fresh air. This is useful not only for the mother, but also for the child.
- rinse your nose;
- do inhalations;
- use drops and sprays;
- heat therapy.
These procedures must be carried out correctly. Then you will be able to recover quickly without resorting to the use of medications, so as not to stop feeding your child even during illness.
How to rinse your nose
A mandatory procedure for a runny nose is rinsing the nose. With its help, mucus is removed along with microorganisms and allergens. First you need to choose what to do the manipulation with:
- Frenkel's teapot;
- plastic bottle with dispenser;
- syringe;
- syringe.
What to take from this list and how to treat a runny nose while breastfeeding depends on personal preferences. The rinsing liquid is selected depending on the cause of the runny nose and the viscosity of the exudate:
- If the secretion is very thick, use soda solution. Sodium bicarbonate (1 tsp) is diluted in boiled, warm water (1 l), add 10 drops of iodine.
- Severe swelling of the mucous membrane is relieved using a hypertonic saline solution. To prepare 10–20 g sea or table salt diluted in 1 liter of water.
- In the first days of the disease, the nose is washed with saline solution or mineral water(without gas).
- The mucus is green or yellow; most likely, rhinitis is caused by bacteria, so it is better to rinse the nose with hydrogen peroxide (after diluting it with water in a ratio of 1:10).
The manipulation is carried out by bending over the washbasin so that the nostril into which the liquid will be poured is higher. The main thing is that the solution does not flow into the ear or get into the eyes. If you can’t rinse your nose yourself, be sure to contact an ENT specialist.
If crusts have formed in the nose, remove them before washing. To do this, the cavity is lubricated sea buckthorn oil, sunflower or cream.
When the crusts soften, they are removed. Then the nose is washed or other procedures are performed.
What inhalations can be performed
Treatment of a runny nose during breastfeeding is carried out using aerosol therapy. Inhalations are recommended with steam or with 
using a nebulizer. How exactly to do the procedure depends on the prescribed drug and the patient’s well-being. For inhalation use:
- decoction of herbs (calendula, chamomile, sage);
- chlorophyllipt;
- soda solution;
- essential oils;
- saline solution
Herbal treatment is not recommended if the runny nose is allergic. At high temperature, steam inhalations prohibited. But a nebulizer cannot carry out aerosol therapy with essential oils; to treat rhinitis, the device must create particles of 5–10 microns.
Features of heat therapy
If a nursing mother has a temperature below 38.3 0 C, after the procedure it is possible to sleep under a warm blanket for at least 6 hours, then rhinitis is treated with heat. For this:
- feet floating in water with mustard added;
- make thermal applications;
- carry out steam inhalation;
- Warming ointments are used.
Feet soar for 10–15 minutes, then dry thoroughly and put on warm socks.
Applications are applied to the nose area:
- paraffin;
- from herbs.
To make a phytoapplication, brew chamomile, calendula, and sage. At 2 tbsp. l. collection requires 0.5 liters of boiling water. The mixture is poured into an enamel bowl, filled with water, closed tightly, and simmered over low heat for 10 minutes. Then they take it off, wrap it in a towel and a bag, let it sit for half an hour, and express it. The remainder of the herbs should be moist and warm (40–50 0 C). It is laid out on gauze folded in 4 layers. This compress is applied to the nose area for half an hour.
Steam inhalations are done over a decoction:
- potatoes;
- chamomile;
- calendula.
But after the procedure you need to wrap yourself up tightly. If you are not sure that after heat treatment you will be able to lie in a warm bed for at least 4 hours, since the baby has his own requirements that only the mother will satisfy, it is better not to carry out heat treatment. Otherwise, you can only harm your health, the cold will get worse and give serious complications. Rhinitis is also treated by lubricating the wings of the nose and the bridge of the nose with warming ointments (Zvezdochka, Doctor Mom, Rozstiran). Use them if there is no allergy.
To treat a runny nose while breastfeeding, vasoconstrictor drops are prescribed. But drugs such as naphthyzin are not suitable for breastfeeding 
recommend. Though medicinal substance has not been detected in milk; the effect of such medications on the child and nursing mother has not been sufficiently studied. In addition, vasoconstrictor drugs cannot be used for more than 7 days, they can cause vasomotor rhinitis.
Drops for the treatment of rhinitis for nursing mothers are prescribed based on sea water:
- Aqua Maris;
- Aqualor;
- Physiometer;
- Marimer;
- Humer.
These nasal drops are used during lactation; they will not harm the baby, so there is no need to stop feeding the baby.
Sometimes, instead of drugs, the attending physician may recommend instilling juice:
- aloe;
- Kalanchoe;
- carrots;
- beets.
In order for the drops to help, the procedure must be carried out correctly. Take a full pipette of medicine and lie down so that
the head was thrown back. The medicine is poured into one nostril and the other is pinched with a finger. Do deep breath. They lie there for 5 minutes, then blow their nose. Then, the other half of the nose is instilled in exactly the same way.
If drops, rinsing, and inhalation do not help within 3 days, the doctor may recommend medications.
What pills are prescribed?
For mild forms of the disease, they try to prescribe weak drugs, not contraindicated during breastfeeding. For the treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis it is recommended:
- Zodak;
- Zyrtec;
- Tavegil.
Suprastilin, Eden, Loratidine are contraindicated for hepatitis B.
You can completely get rid of allergies by identifying the irritating factor. Be sure to consult an allergist.
If the disease is caused by an infection, then before prescribing medications, the doctor evaluates the benefit-harm ratio. Prescribes medications not recommended for nursing mothers only when there is no other way to get rid of a runny nose and its complications. During treatment it is necessary to stop breastfeeding. During this period, milk is expressed. After therapy, breastfeeding is resumed.
So that during treatment the baby receives the most healthy diet – mother's milk, it can be stored. To do this, the excess is decanted and frozen. And if a mother has to give up breastfeeding for a while, they feed the child with thawed, warmed milk.
How to feed a baby when mom is sick
During the mother's illness, feeding is not stopped. The infection does not get into the milk, but there are antibodies there that will help the child not get infected or recover faster. A runny nose in a nursing mother is not a contraindication to breastfeeding and especially to communication with the child. The baby should feel that she is nearby. You need to pick him up and play with him. The absence of his mother will negatively affect his physical and mental health.
In order for a child to grow up healthy and happy, you must adhere to the following rules:
- If mom infectious rhinitis, then when interacting with the baby, during feeding, you need to wear a mask. You can buy it at the pharmacy or sew it from gauze.
- If the mother is very ill, it is difficult for her to sit, you can feed the baby while lying down.
- In order for mommy to recover faster, we need to give her the opportunity to undergo full-fledged therapy. Before going to bed, perform heat treatment, wrap yourself up and sleep for 8 hours. At night, let one of your close relatives sit with the child.
- Don't stop feeding. This is harmful not only for the baby, but also for the mother. If you stop breastfeeding at high temperatures, lactostasis and mastitis may occur.
You should not feed your baby unless there is a risk of medicinal substances getting into the milk.
During illness, do not deny your child what he desperately needs - communication with his mother. And get treatment as soon as the first symptoms appear. Then you can recover quickly, without taking pills that will harm the baby.
Most of the usual nasal drops are prohibited during lactation. However, among the variety of such remedies, there are those that, according to doctor’s indications, can be taken during breastfeeding, and some are even completely permitted during this period.
As a rule, drops for a runny nose during lactation are needed to simply relieve swelling in the nose. During this period, mothers rarely experience ARVI or bacterial rhinitis, and most common reasons illness - a runny nose in pregnant women or allergic rhinitis that has continued since pregnancy. And if there are no drops against a runny nose in pregnant women, and standard vasoconstrictors can only clear the nose temporarily, then many drops for an allergic runny nose can be used as directed by a doctor.
To prescribe drops, the doctor must find out the cause of the runny nose, the stage and form of the disease, and possibly do the necessary tests
The last note is especially important: the vast majority of runny nose drops allowed for inhalation can be safe in some cases and extremely harmful for mother and child in others. In each specific individual case, the mother can only use specific set drops, and among them there may not be a drug to treat a runny nose in exactly the form from which the mother suffers. Therefore, you cannot choose drops for a runny nose during lactation on your own.. Only a doctor should do this and only after he sees the patient herself and determines the type and causes of her runny nose.
Let's see what drops a doctor can prescribe for a nursing mother when various types runny nose
Vasoconstrictor and moisturizing drops for nursing mothers
These remedies are the most universal and can be used for any type of runny nose. Actually, they do not treat the disease, but their main task is only to temporarily alleviate or relieve the symptoms of a runny nose and normalize the condition of the nasal mucosa. After such normalization, it will be easier for the body itself to fight the disease, and drops of a more narrowly targeted action may not be needed.
Naphthyzin, if prescribed during lactation, is only for a period of no more than 4 days
The most common drops for a runny nose for many breastfeeding women are vasoconstrictors. They act very quickly, relieve nasal congestion in just 10-15 minutes and allow you to breathe normally for 4-5 hours. During lactation, only with the permission of a doctor and under his supervision, you can take the following medications:
- Naphthyzin;
- Sanorin;
- ForNose;
- Otrivin;
- Galazolin;
- Nazol Baby - children's drops that can be taken with caution by the mother herself;
- Rhinonorm;
- Nazivin;
- Rinofluimucil.
Studies have been conducted on these drops that have shown that when taken for a short time in the permitted quantities, there is no effect on the child. All these drugs should not be used for more than 6 days to avoid the development of tachyphylaxis and drug-induced rhinitis. Therefore, if a runny nose occurs in chronic form, there is no point in using these drops.
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During lactation, you can instill into your nose any moisturizing drops such as saline solution (a teaspoon of salt per liter of water) or its analogues - drops based on sea water:
- Aqua Maris;
- Humer;
- Aqualor;
- Dolphin;
- Salin;
- Physiometer.
All these drops are absolutely safe and can be used during lactation in unlimited quantities. They provide constant moisture to the mucous membrane and rapid elimination snot from the nose, protect the mucous membrane from cracking and speed up getting rid of an infectious runny nose.
Marimer is an example of a drug that can be used during lactation in any quantity
It is important to understand that saline solution costs pennies, and all the drops and products listed on the list are much more expensive. The effect of their use is absolutely the same, and in fact, all drops based on sea and ocean waters are an expensive toy for those who want to be treated “in a modern way.”
Other moisturizers are oil-based drops. The simplest of them are the oils themselves: peach, olive, vaseline. Based on them and with the addition of more exotic oils, Pinosol, Eucasept and some others are produced, which can be used during lactation. They need to be dripped into the nose when the mucous membrane is already dry and needs to be protected from cracking, or together with saline solution, but before bed, so that the nose is moisturized all night.
A nursing mother may be allergic to this or that oil or some component of the same Pinosol. In this case, the use of the drug should be stopped immediately.
Pinosol is good due to the naturalness of its composition, but these natural ingredients and can cause allergies
Drops for allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is the most common in nursing mothers. But there are not so many nasal drops that are effective for this type of runny nose and are allowed during lactation.
The most reliable and safe drug- This is Nazaval. It is not absorbed into the blood at all and does not penetrate into breast milk; it is a solution of fine cellulose and, when injected into the nose, creates a protective coating over the entire surface of the mucous membrane. Through this membrane, allergens cannot enter the mucous membrane itself, thereby achieving high efficiency facilities. You can spray Nazaval in the nose with any frequency.
Nazaval is good because it prevents allergens from entering the mucous membrane at all
In fact, Nazaval is not drops, but a spray, and it is in spray form that it is most effective. Nazaval Plus, which additionally contains wild garlic extract as an antiviral agent, is also effective.
They have also proven themselves well in allergic rhinitis drugs Cromoglin and Cromohexal. They work on a slightly different principle than Nazaval, and block the production of histamine in the body, but are not related to antihistamines. During lactation, they should only be prescribed by a doctor.
A nursing mother should consider whether it is even worth temporarily relieving nasal congestion with hormonal drops.
Hormonal drops are considered by many doctors to be absolutely safe and acceptable during lactation due to the fact that they are made on a polymer basis and are not absorbed into the blood at all. However, the manufacturers of the drops themselves recommend consulting a doctor about the possibility of taking them in a particular case. From this group, Alcedin, Nasonex, Nasobek are acceptable for use in nursing mothers as directed by a doctor.
Drops with antibiotics and antiseptics
In the vast majority of cases, drops with antibiotics are generally prohibited for a runny nose in general and during lactation in particular. Only individual drops are allowed to be instilled into the nose, but only a doctor should prescribe them and only after determining the type and strain of the bacteria themselves in the nose. In practice, this does not happen due to the fact that such an examination takes more time than the runny nose itself lasts.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding Isofra spray. This drug contains the antibiotic framycetin, but is created on a polymer basis and does not penetrate into the blood. In general, it is safe during lactation, but putting it in the nose can lead to the risk that the bacteria themselves will develop resistance to the antibiotic, which will result in chronic and difficult-to-treat rhinitis, otitis media or sinusitis. 
Drops with antiseptics are also a controversial case. You can drip them, but they will make sense only if all nasal passages and sinuses are completely treated. Accordingly, it is pointless to drop the same Miramistin and Octenisept into the nose during lactation - you just need to rinse the nose and sinuses with them.
It is important to understand that it makes sense to take drops with antibiotics and antiseptics only if you have a runny nose with pus in the snot. In all other cases, these funds are useless.
Immunomodulators during lactation
And there is a whole group of nasal drops that can be prescribed by a doctor for a nursing mother - these are drugs with immunomodulators. They are taken mainly for ARVI as a means to combat the actual viral infection. Of these, the following are allowed during lactation:
Derinat is also a popular drug, but it must be prescribed by a doctor. Also a well-known remedy that requires a doctor’s prescription, IRS-19, is not antiviral, but antibacterial drops.
And be sure to remember: even generally approved drops can cause unpleasant individual side effects in a nursing mother. Lactation is a very responsible process, and if during it you can endure a runny nose and avoid putting drops in your nose, it is better to endure it and abstain. If the runny nose is too strong and long, then it is serious enough to be treated for it on your own. In this case, you should not read recipes on the Internet or go through them in your head famous medicines, and go to the doctor. Fortunately, today in many cities there are private clinics where a nursing mother can quickly, comfortably and without queues consult a doctor and know exactly which drops for a runny nose she can use.
A runny nose is the most common symptom and an integral part of any cold. With a cold it may not be high temperature, cough or headache. But it’s rare to have a cold without a runny nose. And of course, few women manage to avoid it during breastfeeding.
Runny nose in a nursing mother
A runny nose (rhinitis) is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, which is accompanied by the appearance of mucus, swelling and nasal congestion and leads to difficulty breathing.
A runny nose during breastfeeding is a common phenomenon.
Rhinitis is natural defensive reaction body to viruses, bacteria or allergens.
The frequency of a runny nose (as well as other diseases) in a nursing mother is primarily due to a decrease in immunity. A woman’s body is most easily affected during breastfeeding pathogenic bacteria and viruses, and also reacts more sensitively to various substances, provoking allergic reactions. Despite the apparent simplicity of the disease, sometimes getting rid of a runny nose can be difficult. Very often, the effectiveness of treatment of rhinitis depends on the correctly identified nature of its origin.
Symptoms of a runny nose depending on the nature of its origin - table
| Symptoms | Cause of the disease | ||
| Viruses | Bacteria | Allergens | |
| Inflammation of the mucous membranes | irritation of mucous membranes | ||
| Discharge |
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| Swelling | No | may be present | strong |
| Congestion | does not make breathing difficult | makes breathing difficult | may be strong or moderate |
| Itching, sneezing | No | constantly | |
| Temperature | above 38 °C | up to 38 °C | No |
| Headache | strong | may be slight due to nasal congestion | may be present |
| A sore throat |
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No | itching |
| Tearing | may be present | No | copious |
| Weakness, drowsiness | observed | slight weakness | of varying severity |
| Nature of manifestation |
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Treatment depending on the type of pathology
Various treatments are used to treat viral rhinitis. medications, which have both local (reduction of mucous secretions) and general (immunomodulatory) therapeutic effects on the body. As a rule, these agents are used as part of complex therapy together with drugs that eliminate other symptoms (cough, headache, elevated temperature).
In the case of a bacterial runny nose, a course of treatment with antibiotics is usually prescribed, and antibacterial drops are also used, which eliminate bacteria directly in the nasal cavity. But this method of therapy is not entirely suitable for women who are breastfeeding. Antibacterial nasal preparations are contraindicated in nursing mothers due to the presence of antibiotics in their composition. Therefore, when bacterial origin runny nose during lactation, treatment is limited to the use of vasoconstrictors in combination with rinsing the nasal passages with saline solutions. IN severe cases Taking antibiotics is possible only as prescribed by a doctor.
Treatment of a runny nose caused by various types of allergens in women who are breastfeeding is carried out symptomatically. For this purpose, both conventional vasoconstrictor drugs are used, which eliminate symptoms, making breathing easier, and specially developed ones with an antiallergic effect. And the fight against allergens is carried out on general level using antihistamines or hormonal drugs, which can only be prescribed by a doctor depending on the type and severity of the allergy.
Whatever the causes of a runny nose, treatment should begin when the first symptoms appear. With absence adequate therapy there is a high probability of developing complications, as well as the occurrence of sinusitis, bronchitis and other serious diseases.
Medications for the treatment of runny nose during breastfeeding
Thanks pretty high level development of modern pharmaceuticals, and also, taking into account the experience of using folk remedies, today there is a wide variety effective ways fight against runny nose.
Vasoconstrictors
Main purpose vasoconstrictor drugs- easier breathing by reducing nasal congestion. As a result of vasoconstriction, the secretion of mucus decreases, which helps dry out the mucous membrane and, as a result, eliminate swelling. But as the medication takes effect, the blood vessels dilate again, causing the secretion of mucus, which leads to swelling and a feeling of nasal congestion. Therefore, it is better to use drugs for constricting the vessels of the nasal mucosa in case of urgent need and not to exceed the dosage and frequency of administration.
Medicines such as Naphthyzin, Nazivin, Tizin, Otrivin, Sanorin are used for short-term treatment of a runny nose. The choice of these remedies does not depend on the cause of rhinitis. As a rule, they are used for a runny nose. of various etiologies(bacterial, viral, allergic). Each of them different dosage, contraindications, duration of use.
Due to the local effect and low concentration of active ingredients, it is possible to use vasoconstrictors in women who are breastfeeding. However, before using any medication, you must consult a doctor.
Long-term use of drugs based on naphazoline (Naphthyzin, Sanorin) by a nursing mother reduces milk production.
Vasoconstrictor drugs in comparison - table
| Release form | drops | drops | spray | spray | spray | drops, spray |
| Active substance, concentration | naphazoline nitrate at a concentration of 0.1% and 0.05% | oxymetazoline hydrochloride at a concentration of 0.01%; 0.025%; 0.05% | oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05% | xylometazoline 0.05%; 0.1% | xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.01% | naphazoline nitrate 0.05%; 0.1% |
| Duration of use | no more than 5 days | 3–5 days | no more than 7 days | no more than 10 days | no more than 1 week | |
| Contraindications |
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| hyperthyroidism | atrophic rhinitis |
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| Use during lactation | allowed | do not exceed the recommended dosage | excretion in breast milk has not been studied | do not exceed the recommended dosage | possible by doctor's prescription | |
Photo gallery: vasoconstrictor drugs
Naphthyzin contains naphazoline. The active substance of Nazivin is oxymetazoline. Otrivin contains menthol and eucalyptus. Sanorin contains eucalyptus oil. 
Tizin has a moisturizing effect
Vasoconstrictor drugs with antiallergic effect
Any of the vasoconstrictors discussed above can also be used for allergic rhinitis, but their effect is limited only to relieving symptoms. Many trade marks, which produce vasoconstrictor nasal products, also offer special antiallergic drugs: Vibrocil, Tizin Alergy, Sanorin-Analergin.
The action of nasal drops and sprays with an antiallergic effect is aimed not only at relieving swelling and reducing mucus secretion, but also at eliminating allergens in the nasal cavity. This effect due to the presence of antihistamines in these drugs.
Phenylephrine, unlike other active substances, can have not only a local, but also a systemic vasoconstrictor effect, therefore the use of drugs based on it (Vibrocil) during lactation is not recommended.
Antiallergic drugs in comparison - table
| Release form |
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spray | drops | ||
| Active substance |
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Levocabastine hydrochloride 0.05% |
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| Duration of admission | no more than 1 week | until symptoms resolve | no more than 1 week | ||
| Contraindications | |||||
| atrophic rhinitis | children up to 6 years old |
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| Use during lactation | Not recommended | possibly under medical supervision | if necessary, stop breastfeeding | ||
Photo gallery: antiallergic drugs
Phenylephrine in Vibrocil has a systemic vasoconstrictor effect 
The active substance of the drug Tizin Allergy - levocabastine Sanorin-Analergin is contraindicated during lactation
Antiviral agents
Antiviral drugs, unlike vasoconstrictors, do not have an immediate effect, since they themselves are not aimed at the short-term effect that narrows the vessels of the nasal mucosa. The main purpose of using such remedies is to eliminate the cause of the runny nose, and not its manifestations. This effect is achieved due to the content of substances in antiviral drugs, which, when entering the body, stimulate its defense mechanisms to fight viruses. However, apply antiviral drugs should only be done when viral etiology rhinitis confirmed. For bacterial rhinitis use antiviral agents will be ineffective, and if you have allergies, it will be contraindicated.
Treatment of a runny nose with drugs such as Derinat, Protargol can take quite a long time, but the possible duration of their use is much longer (up to two weeks or more) than vasoconstrictors.
The use of drugs that have antiviral effect, for the treatment of runny nose during breastfeeding is limited due to the characteristics of their composition. For example, plant materials and various oils can cause allergic reactions in both mother and baby (Pinosol), and alcohol-containing medications quickly enter the bloodstream and enter the child’s body along with breast milk, having a negative impact on his health. In this case, products containing synthetic interferon (a substance produced by immune cells) are quite safe. healthy person): Grippferon, Ingaron, Viferon.
Antiviral drugs in comparison - table
| Viferon | Pinosol | |||||
| Release form | drops | topical solution |
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lyophilisate for the preparation of solution for intranasal administration |
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| Active substance | sodium deoxyribonucleate | silver ions (7–9%) | interferon alpha-2b human recombinant not less than 500/10000 IU | interferon gamma 100000 IU | interferon human recombinant alpha-2 40000 IU |
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| Duration of use | within 1–2 weeks | up to two weeks | up to 5 days | within 5–7 days | the entire period of the disease | within 5–7 days |
| Contraindications | hypersensitivity to the components of the drug | |||||
| - | pregnancy | severe forms of allergic diseases | pregnancy | - | allergic rhinitis | |
| Use during lactation | as prescribed by a doctor | Not recommended | allowed | as prescribed by a doctor | allowed | according to indications |
Photo gallery: antiviral drugs
Protargol contains silver ions Derinat is available in the form of a solution for local and external use Grippferon contains human interferon Viferon is used for application to the nasal mucosa 
Ingaron - antiviral and immunomodulatory agent
Means for rinsing and irrigating the sinuses
Often the use (especially long-term) of nasal medications, which constrict the vessels of the nasal mucosa, disrupts the natural secretion of mucus in the nasal cavity. To eliminate the effect of dryness and to restore normal functions the mucous membrane needs to be moisturized. To do this, use saline solutions (saline solutions), which are used to irrigate the nasal cavity or wash the nasal sinuses. Also, when rinsing, pathogens, viruses and allergens are washed out of the nasal cavity, which helps to cope with viral, antibacterial and allergic rhinitis.
Nasal rinsing saline solution- the simplest and most harmless method for the body. The saline solution contains sodium chloride (salt) in an amount of 0.9%. The same percentage of sodium chloride is contained in human blood plasma, so such solutions help restore the natural physiological functions of the upper respiratory tract.
Rinsing your nose with salt water helps relieve a runny nose. The nasal sinuses can be washed with a solution of ordinary (table) salt, which everyone has in their home, or special means containing sea salt. It is sterilized sea or ocean water, which, in addition to sodium chloride, contains other healing minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, iodine). The most popular drugs are:
These products are available in different forms:
- bags for preparing a solution for rinsing the nose;
- drops for irrigation of the nasal cavity;
- dosed nasal spray.
Drugs are prescribed for the following indications:
- inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract (both acute and chronic);
- adenoiditis;
- surgical manipulations in the nasal cavity;
- allergic rhinitis;
- prevention and treatment of nasal cavity infections in the autumn-winter period;
- dryness of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.
Using saline solution (either regular or with sea salt) during the treatment of a runny nose has a number of advantages:
- does not damage the mucous membranes of the nose;
- has no contraindications;
- allowed for pregnant, nursing mothers, newborns, infants; people prone to allergies or with pathologies of internal organs;
- There are no restrictions on the frequency and duration of use.
You can buy a ready-made saline solution at a pharmacy or prepare it yourself: 1 teaspoon of salt (preferably coarse) per liter of distilled or boiled water.
Sinus rinsing with saline is a good alternative medicines when their use is limited or impossible: for hypersensitivity, during pregnancy, lactation, for newborns.
Means for rinsing and irrigating the nasal cavity - table
| Saline solution | |||||||
| Release form | saline solution | drops | spray | salt for preparing the solution | spray | aerosol | spray |
| Salt content (NaCl) | 0,9% | 0,9% |
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0,9% | 2,2% |
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2,6% |
| Other minerals | none |
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| Mode of application | washing | irrigation | washing | irrigation |
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irrigation | |
Photo gallery: sea salt preparations
Aqualor contains from 0.9 to 2.3% sodium chloride Aquamaris contains sodium chloride at a concentration of 0.9% or 2.6% 
Otrivin Sea contains 2.2% sodium chloride 
Quix contains 2.6% sodium chloride
Treatment of a runny nose with folk remedies
There are many traditional methods getting rid of a runny nose, the effectiveness of which has been tested for generations. However, not all of them are suitable for treatment during lactation. It is recommended to use products containing any plants with caution during breastfeeding, as any of them can cause allergic reaction both mother and child.
Aloe juice drops
Aloe is a common plant that can be found in almost every home. Its leaves contain:
- bromine;
- vitamins B, A and E;
- amino acids.
At the same time, the plant has healing properties and is used when various diseases. To eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose or other colds, infusions of aloe juice are taken orally to strengthen the immune system and fight infections, and drops are prepared from its extracts for instillation into the nose. However, like any plant, aloe can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, women during breastfeeding should be careful when taking medications from agave orally. But instilling aloe juice into the nasal passages is a safe and effective treatment for rhinitis (non-allergic). In most cases, aloe is well tolerated.
Aloe for a runny nose can be used to relieve nasal congestion, stimulate local and general immunity Video: how to cure a runny nose with aloe
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe effectively fights viral and bacterial runny nose due to its anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties. The leaves of this plant contain a lot useful microelements(iron, magnesium, calcium), as well as vitamin P. When a runny nose begins, it is enough to drop a couple of drops of juice into the nasal passages 2-3 times a day. Kalanchoe is a completely non-toxic plant, so it will not harm the health of the mother or child if they do not have allergies.
Kalanchoe with honey
It is also known Kalanchoe remedy combined with honey. Honey itself is a very powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, activating the body's defense mechanisms. But it is also a strong allergen, especially for infants. Therefore, the use of honey both in food and as part of medicines Undesirable for women who are breastfeeding.
Drops based on aloe and Kalanchoe should be prepared only from the juice of freshly cut leaves.
Oil drops with eucalyptus
Drops prepared on the basis of vegetable oils moisturize and soften the nasal mucosa. Eucalyptus has disinfectant and astringent properties, affecting inflammatory processes. Therefore, very often the oil of this plant can be found in medications that are aimed at treating diseases caused by viruses and infections.
But also effective remedy To combat a runny nose (non-allergic), you can prepare it yourself. To do this, add a tablespoon of any vegetable oil(sunflower, olive, etc.) you need to add up to 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Usually 1-2 drops are instilled oil solution in each nasal passage 2-3 times a day. Eucalyptus at local application and in small quantities it rarely causes allergies, but it is advisable for nursing women to more closely monitor the reaction of their body and the child’s body to the drug.
Warming the nose with a bag of heated salt
Perhaps the most common advice from the older generation when dealing with a runny nose is warming up. Heat helps to dilate blood vessels, which improves the outflow of mucus, reducing swelling and making breathing easier. And in combination with other procedures (rinsing, instillation) it significantly reduces the duration of restoration of the functions of the mucous membranes.
Warming your nose with salt can speed up the healing process Warming the nose is contraindicated when purulent discharge and elevated temperature.
When heating, hot salt is usually used. To do this, heat a glass of salt in a frying pan (preferably coarse, or iodized). Then it is poured into two bags made of thick fabric and tied tightly. Hot bags are applied to the sides of the wings of the nose for 10–15 minutes. This procedure It is recommended to carry out 3-5 times a day (especially in the first days). Warming the nose by itself is unlikely to quickly get rid of a runny nose, however thermal procedures have a beneficial effect on the healing process, and are absolutely safe for both the nursing mother and the baby.
A runny nose in itself is not serious illness, and with timely initiation and well-chosen therapy, getting rid of it is quite easy. However, before choosing one of the treatment options, you should consult your doctor.
A cold in a breastfeeding mother can be treated with medications and traditional medicine. And breastfeeding continues.
The birth of a small miracle is the most long-awaited event in the life of every woman. IN modern world More and more young mothers are choosing to breastfeed, thereby gaining an invisible connection with their baby. But the joy of communicating with a child can be overshadowed by a cold.
How to treat a cold while breastfeeding?
No one is immune from a cold. Especially a breastfeeding mother. During this period, the body spends a lot of strength and energy on milk production, becoming more susceptible to viruses.
The first signs of a cold in a nursing mother are:
- general weakness
- headache
- body aches
- temperature increase
- nasal congestion
- frequent sneezing
- sore throat and sore throat
Against the backdrop of all this, mommy is worried about only one question. Is it possible to continue breastfeeding and recover from a cold?
Just recently, a sick mother was isolated and her baby was deprived of the most valuable thing - breast milk. IN modern medicine It has been proven that this is not only not worth doing, but absolutely impossible.
IMPORTANT: Since it is with breast milk that the baby receives the antibodies formed in the mother’s body, and a small part virus, thus receiving a vaccination against the disease. And weaning from breastfeeding can negatively affect the baby’s health.
As soon as mommy feels the first signs of a cold, she needs to seek help from a specialist. Medications or medications may be prescribed for treatment traditional medicine. In this case, the priority is the well-being and health of the baby.
From medical supplies Only verified and passed clinical trials, or homeopathic.
You can apply compresses, mustard plasters, rubbing, inhalations, warm foot baths with the addition of mustard.
Cold medicines while breastfeeding
As usual, medications can be used for colds local action:
- vasoconstrictors
- inhalation
- antiallergic
- relieving sore throat
If necessary, you can use systemic action:
- antitussives
- to lower body temperature
- stimulating the production of interferon in the body
- for complications - antibiotics
From antibiotics acceptable during breastfeeding, may be assigned: penicillins, macrolides, cephalosporins.
IMPORTANT: If the patient’s condition requires taking medications, remember that maximum concentration in the blood is achieved after 2-2.5 hours.
What should a nursing mother not do?
- take medications without making sure they are safe for the baby
- exceed the permissible dosage of medications
- self-medicate in general, and especially when your health condition worsens
Even after prescribing the drug, you need to study the instructions about the possibility of use while breastfeeding.
Also, when taking medications, you must be very careful about drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid. Aspirin can negatively affect the metabolism in the body of both mother and baby.
IMPORTANT: Before taking cough medicine, you must make sure that it is not based on bromhexine.
If the disease is aggravated by complications and it is necessary to take antibiotics, it is necessary
IMPORTANT: remember that there are such groups of drugs negatively affecting the health and development of the baby. These antibiotics include:
- tetracycline affects teeth, damaging them
- Gentamicin can cause hearing loss in infants
- chloramphenicol affects the hematopoietic system
If treatment is impossible without the use of these drugs, it is necessary to stop breastfeeding for a while.
In order not to lose milk, you need to express every four hours. Thereby supporting lactation. Feed the baby with formula for as long as necessary, using a spoon rather than a bottle.
Is it possible to take paracetamol while breastfeeding?
One of the safest drugs for a baby's health during breastfeeding is paracetamol. It can be used for headaches and toothaches, for injuries and bruises, as well as to lower body temperature during colds.
IMPORTANT: Maximum absorption of the drug into the blood occurs approximately half an hour after administration. The concentration of paracetamol in milk is 0.23% of the dose taken by the mother. This is if the drug is taken correctly.
The daily dose is 3 tablets, the duration of treatment is no more than three days. With more long-term use and if the permissible dose is exceeded, the concentration in milk increases, which can harm the baby.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the likelihood negative impact for infants, the medicine should be taken immediately after feeding, and the next feeding should be done only three hours after administration. During this time, paracetamol is almost completely eliminated from the body.
Paracetamol is available in pharmacies big amount patented names. The choice must be made in favor regular tablets, without adding dyes or flavors. They can cause an allergic reaction in the baby.
Contraindications for paracetamol during breastfeeding
Of all the benefits, paracetamol has a number contraindications:
- allergy
- liver and kidney failure
From side effects exist:
- drowsiness
- skin rashes
- disorders in the gastrointestinal tract
- renal dysfunction
- anemia, leukopenia
If you detect at least one of the signs, in yourself or in your baby, you must immediately stop taking paracetamol. If necessary, seek help from specialists.
Is it possible to drink citramon while breastfeeding?
What to do if there is no paracetamol in the medicine cabinet, but only citramon? And my mother has a very bad headache.
IMPORTANT: Some doctors consider it possible to take the medicine once, but no more. But the majority are categorically against this.
Acetylsalicylic acid, which makes up the tablets, is contraindicated for children under 14 years of age.
Consequences of taking citramon for infants:
- sleep disorders
- increased excitability
- vomit
- bleeding
IMPORTANT: Taking even one tablet can cause metabolic disorders and lower immunity.
Mothers who take citramon while breastfeeding may not notice any negative effects on their babies. And recommend to other nursing mothers as a pain reliever. But a caring and loving mother will not risk the baby’s health by finding an alternative to taking citramon.
Temperature in a nursing mother with a cold. What to do?
IMPORTANT: First of all, you need to be able to correctly take temperature body of a breastfeeding mother. This must be done not under the armpit, but in the elbow bend. During the feeding period, the temperature under the armpit is higher than normal. This is due to the flow of milk.
- Among medications to reduce fever, doctors recommend paracetamol And ibuprofen or funds based on them.
- Paracetamol can be taken almost from birth, and ibuprofen when the baby reaches 3 months of age.
- Also recommended use them in the form of candles. They are weaker than tablets or syrups, but they practically do not pass into breast milk.
But there are situations when it is impossible to reduce the temperature with medications; there is an allergic reaction of the mother or baby. In this case, the old proven methods will do:
- warm drinking plenty of fluids, a simple one will do for this warm water, easy chamomile tea. Many people advise adding lemon, honey, raspberries or currants to tea. This can only be done if the baby does not have an allergic reaction.
- wet and cool air in the room
- rubbing, they can be done using simple, body temperature, water or with the addition of apple cider vinegar. The solution should be weak, in a ratio of 2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water. You need to wipe your forehead, armpits, elbows, knees, neck.
- You can place a damp towel on the forehead area
IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances should you use it for wiping. alcohol solutions. Alcohol is quickly absorbed through the skin and can harm the baby.
What can you drink for a sore throat while breastfeeding?
Can be used to relieve sore throat local antiseptics.
For rinsing Chamomile infusion or a weak salt solution works well. Medicines can be used furatsilin, miramistin or chlorhexidine. You should rinse frequently, at least four times a day.
From sprays can be used hexoral, bioparox, ingalipt, use after rinsing, 3-4 times a day.
If you have a sore throat, you can suck it pills or lollipops, but only in strictly specified doses. These include Strepsils, lyzobact, septefril, septolete.
Inhalations using essential oils will help you cope with colds faster and get rid of sore throats.
You should definitely avoid hot or very cold foods that irritate your throat. Try to stress less vocal cords. If relief does not occur within three days, while the body temperature constantly rises and becomes difficult to reduce, you need to seek help from a specialist. Complications are possible.
How to treat a runny nose while breastfeeding
An obligatory companion to all viral and colds is a runny nose. A stuffy nose prevents you from breathing and sleeping normally, causing headaches, a feeling of fatigue and weakness.
- To overcome this disease, nursing mothers can use sprays containing sea water. They help flush out secretions, irrigate and soften the mucous membrane. It is also recommended to use sprays as a preventative measure, twice a day - morning and evening.
- Can be used to relieve symptoms vasoconstrictors drops or sprays. Their effect is local and does not harm the baby. The main thing to remember is that they can Cause addiction if used for more than 3 days. These drugs include nazivin, tizin, naphthyzin.
- Oil drops on the base help a lot medicinal plants. The only contraindications may be intolerance of the body to the constituent drops.
- If nasal congestion does not go away for more than a week, the discharge becomes thick and green, and general symptoms severe headaches have been added - you need to seek help from a specialist to exclude a complication in the form of sinusitis.
How to treat a cold on the lip while breastfeeding?
A cold on the lip should be taken very seriously. Adhere to all safety measures for the child. You can breastfeed.
IMPORTANT: You cannot kiss your baby, lick a spoon or pacifier, or drink from his cup. Herpes is transmitted through saliva.
For treatment it may be prescribed antiviral ointment, at the base active substanceacyclovir The ointment is not absorbed into the blood and has no negative influence for the baby. If the condition worsens, you should contact a specialist.
Treatment of colds with folk remedies while breastfeeding. Recipes
Many mothers, despite the proven safety of some types of medications, prefer to be treated with folk remedies. But this type of treatment must be treated with caution.
Honey, lemon, raspberries, viburnum, currants can cause an allergic reaction in a baby. If the baby is very small, it is better not to experiment.
Among the folk remedies, we can note those that do not harm mother and baby:
- inhalation over boiled potatoes
- gargling with salt water or chamomile infusion
- if there is no temperature, you can steam your feet, adding mustard plasters or mustard powder to the bath
- rinse your nose with saline solution, a tablespoon of salt per liter boiled water
- for coughs, you can put traditional mustard plasters on
- Black radish will help you cope with a runny nose. Grate it on a coarse grater, take a handkerchief, put the radish in it, tie it well and warm your nose in the eyebrow area
- Fennel tea will help with sore throat and gas in the baby's tummy. For effective action tea, infuse 1 tablespoon per glass of boiled water for half an hour.
No one is immune from a cold. In order not to catch the virus, when the risk of getting sick increases, try to be in places less large cluster of people.
- It is necessary to support the immune system with walks in the open air, take vitamin complexes, eat well, consume enough protein.
- During illness, maintain good hygiene and bed rest. Ask your family and friends for help to care for your baby.
- Do not self-medicate. Take prescribed medications wisely, without exceeding the permissible doses.
- Do not experiment with folk remedies.
- If the condition worsens, immediately seek help from a specialist.
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