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Avoid eating excessive amounts of cough drops containing menthol. Large amounts of menthol can reduce milk supply.
Expectorant cough mixtures
medicines containing guaifenesin can be taken by breastfeeding mothers to relieve a chesty cough.
Nasal decongestant sprays or drops will act directly on the nasal passages to relieve congestion and reduce absorption into the mother’s body. These may prove to be a safer alternative to decongestant tablets.
Expectorant cough mixtures
medicines containing guaifenesin can be taken by breastfeeding mothers to relieve a chesty cough.
Nasal decongestant sprays or drops will act directly on the nasal passages to relieve congestion and reduce absorption into the mother’s body. These may prove to be a safer alternative to decongestant tablets.
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Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can breathe easier.
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
prevent and control shortness of breath:
pacing yourself.
try to not hold your breath.
using the pursed lips breathing technique.
si...more
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can breathe easier.
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
prevent and control shortness of breath:
pacing yourself.
try to not hold your breath.
using the pursed lips breathing technique.
si...more
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Wash your hands. Do so often, especially after using the bathroom or touching inanimate objects, like bathroom faucets and door handles, in public places. ...
Go to bed early. ...
Eat healthy food with plenty of vitamins. ...
Exercise. ...
Try zinc lozenges.
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you ...more
Go to bed early. ...
Eat healthy food with plenty of vitamins. ...
Exercise. ...
Try zinc lozenges.
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you ...more
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Wash your hands. Do so often, especially after using the bathroom or touching inanimate objects, like bathroom faucets and door handles, in public places. ...
Go to bed early. ...
Eat healthy food with plenty of vitamins. ...
Exercise. ...
Try zinc lozenges.
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can b...more
Go to bed early. ...
Eat healthy food with plenty of vitamins. ...
Exercise. ...
Try zinc lozenges.
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can b...more
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Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can breathe easier.
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
If you have acute bronchitis: get plenty of rest. drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration and to thin the mucus in your lungs, making it easier to cough up. treat headaches, fever a...more
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
If you have acute bronchitis: get plenty of rest. drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration and to thin the mucus in your lungs, making it easier to cough up. treat headaches, fever a...more
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Fluids keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you. Try comforting foods and beverage. Warm liquids — broth, caffeine-free tea or warm water with honey — and cold treats such as ice pops can soothe a sore throat.
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can bre...more
Stop Coughing Day and Night:
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can bre...more
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Stop Coughing Day and Night
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can breathe easier.
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so that you can breathe easier.
Take a cough suppressant. ...
Sip green tea. ...
Stay hydrated. ...
Suck on lozenges.
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Avoid any heavy lifting or further straining of your abdominal muscles until after you deliver. Practice good posture. Support your lower back when sitting with a towel or pillow placed behind you. Bend your knees, roll, and support yourself with your arm when getting in or out of bed, or standing up off the floor.
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so ...more
Try an expectorant. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications with an expectorant such as guaifenesin work by clearing the mucus and other secretions of a productive cough so ...more
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