What should a mother do if she catches a cold?

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on May 06, 2025
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If the mother has symptoms of a cold during the breastfeeding period, it is important to note that minor symptoms such as slight sneezing and runny nose do not affect breast milk, as this is just a common cold, which typically resolves on its own within about seven days. During this period, it is recommended to drink more water to promote excretion and enhance the body's resistance. If the symptoms are more severe, it is possible to take some anti-inflammatory and anti-infection traditional Chinese medicine or cold-relief traditional Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor. It is crucial to maintain a relaxed mood without too much stress, avoid staying up late, ensure sufficient sleep, and enhance the body's resistance. Additionally, it's important to frequently ventilate the room to keep the air fresh and maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. Avoid close contact with the baby and wear a mask while breastfeeding.

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What should I do if I have a slight cold?

If you experience some symptoms of a cold, you shouldn't worry too much about it. A common cold usually heals on its own in about seven days, and it tends to resolve naturally. However, if you experience a cold accompanied by headaches, fever, coughing, phlegm, or sore throat, this could be more serious and might be due to a viral or bacterial infection. In such cases, under the guidance of a doctor, you can take appropriate anti-inflammatory or antiviral medications. It's also important to stay hydrated to boost metabolism and enhance the body’s immunity. Make sure to keep warm and avoid exposure to cold drafts. During a cold, avoid smoking and alcohol and cooperate actively with medical treatment. Additionally, maintaining a positive mood is crucial as stress can adversely affect recovery from illness.

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How to deal with cold chills and fever?

Symptoms of a cold such as chills and fever are manifestations of chills and high fever. During this period, one should first measure the body temperature, drink plenty of water, and promptly take appropriate fever-reducing measures depending on the severity of the fever to prevent febrile convulsions. Generally, the body temperature is measured again two hours after fever reduction through physical cooling or medication. Once the body sweats, the body temperature will return to normal, and the symptoms of chills will gradually ease. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be taken. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can you eat chicken when you have a cold?

During the onset of a cold, it is not advisable to eat chicken as it might increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. This is due to the decreased digestive function during a cold, which may lead to symptoms of indigestion. Therefore, it is recommended to consume light, warm, and easily digestible food, drink plenty of water, and facilitate excretion during the illness phase. Eating less at this time won’t do harm. In the recovery phase, nutrition can be enhanced by introducing foods rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, including chicken, which helps in replenishing nutrients and strengthens the body to facilitate a faster recovery from the illness.

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Does a wind-heat cold cause clear nasal discharge?

Wind-heat cold often leads to the occurrence of a runny nose with clear mucus, which is common at the onset of this type of cold. Wind-heat cold is a common type of cold. Wind-heat cold frequently occurs in the summer and can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, headache, dizziness, fever, sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and sore throat. During a wind-heat cold, the cough typically produces phlegm. Treatment primarily involves the oral administration of cool and pungent herbs that relieve the exterior symptoms. It is also advised to drink plenty of water, eat a light diet, and rest adequately during a cold.

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Can you eat crab after taking cold medicine when you have a cold?

It is recommended not to eat crab after taking cold medicine. Because crabs are aquatic animals and are considered cold in nature. During a cold, it is best to avoid overly cold foods, pay attention to rest, drink more warm fluids, and follow a light, easy-to-digest diet, and to take medicine on schedule. Although eating crab will not cause poisoning, it can decrease the effectiveness of cold medicine, thereby prolonging the duration of the cold. If the cold improves, crabs can be consumed in small amounts.