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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]
My son is 17 years old and has chronic sinus and chest infections every both month for the last two years.
He’s been to ENT and had a bad fungal infection two years ago , got better then the chronic infections started again .
He’s been to a Kidney specialist and had a speckled pattern on his ANA … and off and on high protein levels.
He’s been to a Rhumitologist who says he’s good on that end, an allergist and gets allergy shots when not too sick to get them … He used to be a talented runner now he does nothing but take meds all the time.
He also sees a dermatologist who last summer had him on a ton of antibiotics to clear up acne .. we stoped them because they were making him sick to his stomach.
He’s taking way too many antibiotics and steroids every other month.
He is also loosing weight and is already skinny… he’s 5.9 125 lbs .
His stomach hits all the time now … when eating anything
This is no way of life for him ….
can you recommend anyone or anything To help him?
We live in Las Vegas Nv
Tammy Harper
Tgharper63@yahoo.com
My grand daughter who is 2 and half year old gets year infection accompanied with fever and cold almost every month.she will be on antibiotics for 15 days . After a week same problem and start with antibiotics . Now the doctors are saying she is a carrier of steptococous bacteria and her tonsils should be removed. Kindly suggest a remedy.
My child suffering cough last 2 or 3 month his age 4year n 9month suggest suitable medicine
Hello Dr. S, My name is Tamesha. I’m really worried about my child fevers reoccurring. Two weeks ago I took her to the er because she had a reoccurring fever. They dignosed her with upper respiratory infection & she continued to have fevers so they told me to give her Tylenol & motrion every six hours. Then I took her to her pediatrian they did a breathing treatment & prescribed her with some antibiotics. It worked then after 5 days I discard it like it said. Afterwards the fevers started back up. What can I do ? Or give ? I need answers .
Respected sir, first of all I introduce myself.lam Ahammed Naseef from kerala,malappuram district.Now am persuing final year B.E degree in the stream of mechanical engineering from svs college of engineering,coimbatore.
for a long time, i have a problem with throat.throat pain occur in short term interval and now also I have throat pain.A kind of disturbance when I speak,sleep and all time.
i thing I speak with my nose. ie,nosey sound will occur when I speak.so that no one can understand what I speak.they pitty shame on me.i lost my confidence and send out in all interviews because of my noise.what is the problem with me sir? whether I can speak with soft voice without nose sound?.so please convey advice for me .I hope you understand my problem.
Thank you
Good day Dr Sharma, my name is Maranatha and I have a daughter that is seven months old. I had been frequent headache,stomache pains and many. When I went to see my doctor, I was asked to run some tests, It came to my notice that I had typhoid and malaria parasite. The typhoid was on the high side. My doctor prescribed some drugs for me,he also said I should stop breastfeeding for a week. Here are some of the names of the drugs, Galcipro(Ciprofloxacin 500mg), Doxycap(Doxycycline 100mg), Ibuprofen 400mg and some other ones. I was on drip for the whole day. My question is how do I keep taking dis drugs and my baby is not being breastfed? She cries alot. The doctor said I can’t breastfeed her because of the ciprofloxacin and the doxycycline I’m taking that I can’t breastfeed my baby. I would like to hear from you Doctor. Thank you Doctor
Sir, my doughtr three years old is suffering from cold, cough again and again after doctor treatment. Please give me some suggestions
Good afternoon Dr my SOn is 6years old he is having troat solen.n even he feel like vomiting n stomach pain last 2days I had given him alopetic medicine no improvement.last month also he has same problem.again n again he is having infection n runny nose n cough. Don’t no what to do old help.
I have been suffering from severe cold and cough for the last one year, after taking allopathic medicines it becomes fine again after a few days if I have anything cold from the fridge, my nose gets blocked and there is thick mucus discharge from the nose.
Please advice me what homeopathic medicine I should take
Thanking you,
Renu Narula
my wife smt.ila chattopadhyay, first was attacked with pnumonia in the year 2011 and was cured.but in 2015 august she faced severe heart attack and survive after succesful stenting. now she is suffering from severe cough which started in dec’16. i am at a loss.how she will be relived?
i also same query.
my 2.5 year old son hav same cough,cold problem after every 20-25days. and we go to doctor and he give everytime new medicines course of 4 day with a injection.
so what to do.
Dr my son suffering from cold and cough from December to Feb till date . After antibiotics it’s getting better. After some it repeats. Can u please suggest what to do for this situation ? We are very much tense on this. Kindly help .
Hello sir…
My 8 year old son gets fever olmost every month n it’s due to soar throat n then coughing n fever…M extremely worried as I did homeopathy treatment for a year ..It was Okk for few months n again the problem is coming …M tensed that he is not suffering from any desease which I m scared to name olso… Please help ….
Hello dr.
My 3.5 years old daughter suffering from recurring cold and cough in every 15_25days …plz suggest some good medicine.
Dr. For the past two years my 4year old son has been having recurrent infected cough in virtually evry month (at most two months) andd I kept taking him to hospital for treatment.
I am fed-up and afraid it’s not tubaculosis. Meanwhile he feeds well.
Please what can I do Dr.
Thank you.
My kid suffers with reoccurring cold every 15 days… He is going to be 3 years old now.. I don’t don’t want to give antibiotics to him… please help me what should I do?
Recurrent cough n cold..child age 4.5 years
Hello doctor.
I have a 20 month old son and it’s been sick with a sore throat almost evey month for the last four months.
He has taken antibiotics each time. I am really concerned with this situation. Ican’t tell that the daycare is a problem.
Irena
Hi Dr. Sharma. My little one got sick at 6 weeks post birth. From there we noticed he would get sick frequently. Always in the E.R. Abt 2 weeks ago he got his first ear infection ( he is currently 14 months) he was on antibiotics and guess what he is sick again. This is extremely frustrating. He is home with me everyday and his older brother goes to daycare. I heard it’s because of the dairy. He usually diagnosed with RSV. Doctors tell me ” that’s his body type and he needs time” to be honest I’m sick of hearing it and I want to help my baby ASAP. Plz get back to me ASAP . Thank you
My child frequently suffered with infection of chest and throat. she is only 3-4 years old. Doctor suggested to take montair-lc- kit for 2 -3 months. I want treatment of homeopathic . Can you help me in this matter. In histroy of my family , there is no symptoms.