A scratchy throat is usually not much related to menstruation and should be treated accordingly depending on the cause. Common causes include chronic pharyngitis, rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux and so on. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Pharyngitis: can use warm saline gargle or use laser and other local treatment. Commonly used drugs include antihistamines such as loratadine, etc. However, when used by lactating women, the drugs can be excreted with breast milk, which may have adverse effects on infants and should be used with caution.
2. Rhinitis: Warm saline wash the nasal mucosa, can reduce the symptoms of inflammation. Commonly used drugs include leukotriene receptor blockers such as montelukast, etc.; glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone and the above mentioned antihistamines and other drugs.
It is recommended to stop breastfeeding when receiving these medications to prevent the medications from being excreted through breast milk, which may cause growth inhibition, adrenocortical suppression, and other adverse effects in infants.
3. Gastroesophageal reflux: try not to lie down within 2h after eating, raise the head of the bed at night to avoid eating before going to bed. Commonly used drugs are prokinetic drugs such as mosapride, etc. H2 receptor antagonists such as ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, etc. Although the effect is also better, but the use of breastfeeding women is contraindicated.
There may be other reasons for the itchy throat, breastfeeding is a special period, if the itchy throat is not relieved for a long time, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for the use of medication, in order to avoid the occurrence of other adverse reactions. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.