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•Apply cold to reduce breast swelling if she wishes. Wrap a cold cloth or cold pack in a towel or cloth to avoid direct exposure to the skin. •Use analgesics as needed, e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen. To inquire about the use of acetylsalicylic acid, i.e. aspirin, consult with a breastfeeding expert or breastfeeding clinic.
1 sie 2021 · Purpose. This study aimed to describe the clinical response to five-step systematic therapy (FSST) in the management of plugged ducts and mastitis. FSST was a comprehensive milk stasis dredging treatment, which contained five steps to make the milk out of the plugged duct. Methods.
• Prevent inflammatory mastitis from becoming infectious--breast infection--or an abscess • Use cold packs on your breasts for 20 minutes before pumping (see Suggestions for Making and Using Cold Packs below)
Use cold packs to help relieve pain and swelling in between feeds. Continue to feed your baby on the affected breast — if they are not feeding well from the affected breast, you may need to express milk instead.
• Apply ice/cold packs for 10-20 minutes every one to two hours while you are awake. • Avoid too much heat. However, if a warm compress prior to breastfeeding or pumping is soothing, you can use it sparingly. Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs like ibuprofen) and pain relief medications (Tylenol)
Apply cold packs to the breast to reduce inflammation and give some symptomatic relief. • Heat is not recommended as it may worsen the inflammatory symptoms.
Early treatment can help prevent a breast infection. Current evidence recommends BAIT: Breast Rest, Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), Ice, and Tylenol. Breast Rest: • Continue to breastfeed by your baby’s feeding cues, starting on the healthy breast for the next few days until things feel better.
