I just had a baby a few days ago and now I have developed a severe cough that can make it hard to breath and talk. It kinda feels like mucus in my throat. I am wondering if this could be from the epidural? Also what could I do to help this cough? Also I am breastfeeding so I dont know what kind of medicine I can take.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis is common after delivery and epidural injection. It causes cough, mucus expectoration and breathing difficulty. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, inhaled Chat Doctor.  Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.