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I am breastfeeding, is there anything i can take to help soothe my sore throat and cough that will not affect my supply or harm my baby?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sore throat/cough: Non-medical symptomatic management that has not risk to supply or baby include salt water gargle, drinking honey with tea, and over-the-counter saline rinses.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2016

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Throat lozenge &...: Most of OTC cough meds and throat lozenge, i.e., sucret, are safe for breastfeeding.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

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