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Recurrent Throat infections in kids
Dr. Vikas Sharma MD
It is very common for a homeopath to see a lot of anxious parents seeking treatment for their kids who suffer from recurrent throat or upper respiratory infections. Believe me, these young anxious parents are tougher to handle than their kids.
Kids who have recurrent upper respiratory infections usually develop symptoms which start with cold and can very fast progress into bad chesty or dry cough, fever and even difficult breathing. The bigger problem is the kind of recurrence that can occur in some kids . I have personally seen kids developing infection every 15 days and seem to be perpetually living on antibiotics. This affects their quality of life and education in many ways. Now, the big question is whether homeopathy has an effective remedy for the recurrence, the answer is a big ‘yes ‘.
Before we get to the actual homeopathic solution let us try to understand why these kids fall sick so frequently.We are born with Immune system(body’s own defence system) which inherits some antibodies from the mother during gestation and with breast feed . Quite a bit of Immunity is developed later in life. The cells that fight infection in our body are called as antibodies. Our body has a very intelligent immune system and can recognize a microorganism as new or one that it has previously encountered and respond accordingly. The response in the previously encountered microorganism is to send the already developed antibodies to fight that organism. In the case of new type of Microorganism the body creates specific antibodies and once they are made, they are replicated in the body in great numbers and stay in the body for long. They keep on providing cover against that specific kind of organism henceforth. This is one the reasons why grown up’s don’t have infections that frequently.
The biggest reason for the recurrence of infections is that the young body with in immature immune system is not getting a chance to develop natural immunity, as these kids at the slightest sign of infections, are being over-medicated by anxious parents and unscrupulous physicians. As most of the pediatricians would agree that quite a few of these infections are Viral in nature, which means that they require very less treatment and are self-limiting in nature. Bacterial infections are not that common and are the are ones that can require antibiotics. It is very commonly seen here in India that at the slightest sign of any infection (even viral infections) antibiotics are given to kids. This Injudicious use of antibiotics is what leads to body not getting a chance to develop its own antibodies. This leads to recurrence of infections. I have no hate for antibiotics and I strongly believe that they are life saving medicines; but the parents have to realize that they should be given only when there is bacterial infection and the body is showing no signs of fighting it.
If overuse of antibiotics can lead to an impaired immune system, why would homeopathic medicines help in restoring immunity? The answer lies in the basic principle around which homeopathy works – ‘Like cures like’. Homeopathic medicines work by giving a similar impetus to the body (like that of the disease) causing the body’s immune system to get activated and fight Infections. Timing is very important while taking homeopathic treatment. Infections respond much faster when homeopathy is started at the initial stages of infection i.e. within 24- 36 hours. Gradual Improvement in Immunity occurs with homeopathic treatment, once couple of Infections are managed well with Homeopathic medicines.[sws_facebook_share]
Dear Sir, I have a 5 yrs old baby girl. And she suffering from bad cough and congestion from last two months or more. some times its dry cough also. we have seen our regular doctor and some homeopath also. But no results found. Now a days she suffering with cold, sneeze, cough, stomach pain, ear pain, fever and sometime vomit, weakness. She is not eating in her regular way also. Please suggest what we can do with these problem.
Hello my son is going to be 3 years old now. Very often he gets cold which starts with running nose , then thickens and later it is covered into cough. He was on medication for about 15 days on antibiotics , however later i myself stopped since could not see much relief in his cough..he still has morning & evening cough issue. I started with homeopathic from last 15 days , but unable to see any difference in his cough though. please guide if their are any precautions which should be taken in his eating habits. i am not giving him any lime or orange juice , knowing that it may increase. Can you please guide , for much much duration should homeopathy course be done.
Hi my son is 4 year old he ia sufferinh frim col n cough in every monrh and also have fever.cough with vomit.i am giving her homeopathy but doesnt wirk this problem occur every month.tell me what should i do
Hi
I have read the above article and am facing same issue with my 2 and half year old daughter… almost every month from the past 1 year she has been falling ill with cold cough fever and chest congestion..and every time I visit the doc he puts her on nebulizer and antibiotics..wen she recover s she s put on an anti allergic montair 4 . Please help me as to find a permanent solution to her I’ll health..
Dr.
I am a 17 year
Kid infected with the problem can u recommend medicine homeopathic one
Hello sir,
My father is facing usually from cough .he is 59 yrs old nearly. Usually at night it start irritating him and awake him from sleep after all treatment it doesn’t cured .what are the remedies can taken sir..
Pls suggest me for this problem at least he can sleep well at night…
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Dear doctor,my daughter is 1year5months old suffered from high fever since Friday last week due to dry cough.but after medical checkup on Sunday fever gets over but cough still continues .Due to tat she have a sleepless night,refuses to eat food.She is underweight too,only 6 kg.please suggest &help me doctor.
Hello , sir..my Three Years old son has reoccurrence of infection.. every after 15 days he is getting infection in his stomach or mouth..we are very tensed….how to get rid of this…pl advice
Hello sir,
My wife is coughing since one month we are staying in Mumbai she daily travels in train….we consult physician thrice he said it’s a allergies of dust or something.
How to get rid of cough coz she is coughing frequently.
Please guide Sir
My daughter is 3 yrs she frequently suffering from cold n too much dry cough at least monthly onence doctors are saying weather change ect..iam worried alot plz give a suggestion what should I do
helo,
my nephew got fever every month may you plz tell.me that why its happening?
Thkx
Dr. Sharma, actually i have cough and its is not getting cured and it has been more than 30 Days. In that case what all test we need to do and also let me know what precautions i need to take so that it get cured.
My little baby is 11 month but can’t yet support his head and moves his legs very slow. she was quite normal till 3 months but later her muscle power started paralysing. she is very sharp. Dr says she has hypotonia. she is facing chest congestion and a lot of discomfort in sleep. she has some breathing problems like asthma also . please advise any treatment.
Regards
Ghulam Ali
Pakistan
Hello Dr . Sharma
Thank you for your so helpful post
My 3yr son gets Tonsillitis infection very often it starts this year with one episode every two month and then it gets more frequent now he get two episode of Tonsillitis every month.
one ENT Specialist describe this medicine “Broncho-Vaxom” we didn’t gave it to my son yet
its Immunotherapy for treatment of respiratory system infections. 10 sachets each one contain 20mg standardized lyophilizate corresponding to 3.5mg of lyophilized bacterial lysates of: haemophilus influenzae, … etc
i wonder if this medicine is the same kind you describe in the post and if it can really reduce the frequent Tonsillitis infection for my son ?
any advice you give me would be very appreciated. Thanks
Mostafa Dakam
my son is 4yrs old and has born premature.after every 2 weeks he catch fever.lot of antibiotics have been given.he gets well but afte
r 10or12 days has again fever.this is happening last 3 months.we r giving him medics now to improve his immunity system.plz help wat to do
my baby 3yrs 4months, she got frquent cold and cough later developed high fever, if i prescribed antibiotics, fever was subside but tis cough taking two wks to subside.tis things happen every months, evry month taking antibiotic, calpol, anti histamine is not good for her. Pls tell me what to do, how i can improve my baby immune system. her wt is 11 Kg. she s used to take food like dhal rice, chapaathi, dahi. she doesnt like fruits and vegetables.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
Good Moring.
I am Ragha From Hyderabad. First let me tell about my Son health picture.
When he is 2 to 2 and Half years old , He used to get high fevers, cold and cough every 15 days, he used to Snore a lot . when he is turned to 3 years we got to know
Adenoids and tonsils are infected and enlarged. As doctor mentioned need to remove both of the glands.
One of my Friend suggested me to use “homeopathy” medicine to cure these health issues. So started “homeopathy” medicine as per doctors suggestions for 1 year.
Within once year he got only 2 times fever but the actual cause not resolved (Adenoids and tonsils problem).
Again started Fevers, cold and cough every 15 days, Finally came to know Adenoids and tonsils are infected to Grade 4.
So when he turned to 5years , as per doctors suggestion my son had a surgery and removed both the glands in Jan 2016.
After surgery his health is very good for 6 to 7 Months. And again from month of July started High fevers , cold and cough every 10 days to 15 days.
Recently he had a Viral fever , heavy cough and cold of 8 days continuously , we have used so much of Antibiotics. During this time his platelet count got down to 1.3 lakhs.
After 2 days which is got increased to 2.9 Lakhs.
And now from yesterday night onwards , again high fever , cough and cold with vomiting started. I give him Fever tonic which is went down to normal temperature. After 6 hours again 102 to 104 F fever.
My Kind request is that , how to take care of my son from such kind of health issues. I am planning to start “Homeopathy” again and please suggest me and guide me.
Frankly I am becoming very panic about my son health.
Thanks a lot in advance….
Ragha.
Mera beta 6saal ka hai bachpan she use sardi khasi bukhar ki sikayat hai .pani me jayada nahane barish me bhigne thanda kuch bhi khane she usse turant ye problem ho jata hai.pls meri help kre.
My baby is 1 year old,he is suffering cold & fever frequently (after 1 week some time 10-15 days).this problem is facing last 2 months.we had already done all blood test from many doctor.as per doctor his immunity system is weak.
Please suggest me.
hello sir
i am worried about my 9 month baby. He used to get frequently coughing problem. Once he will be in problem we used to visit to doctor he gives the medicine and after getting the medicine he used to be well for 1or 2 weeks and again have the same problem. Coughing, vomiting the eaten food and sometimes saliva geta stuck on the neck and gets the problem. What might be the problem? Is it by sweating or by the fan air or may be due to other problem in the baby?
Hi Doctor, my son is 7 months old, 9.5kg. He has suffered from viral bronchiolitus 7 times in 4 months and as soon as he gets better he catches something again. What can I do with him being so young?