I am severely congested and have a major cold. what can i take? i am currently breast feeding.

AURI: Intake of decongestant 1-2 x/ day will not affect the baby. Try sudafed, Allegra (fexofenadine) -d, claritin- d, zyrtec-d. They are not sedating.

Drugs- breastfeeding: Suffering a cold entails increasing fluid intake and using from nasal decongestants like normal saline. Wearing a mask and observing hand-washing procedures will greatly help. Avoid taking oral decongestants as much as possible. Breastfeeding moms should be careful about taking medications as these can adversely affect the infant.