A mother-to-be wants to know if it is safe to treat asthma symptoms with Flovent, Claritin, and albuterol while breast-feeding. International board-certified lactation consultant Debbi Donovan responds with information about how the drugs are classified. She also explains how the drugs are absorbed, and whether it is possible to pass the medication through breast milk.
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