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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]
Hello doctor..
I have severe throat infection n non stop cough from last three four days n it is paining a lot while swallowing also.. And I feel lathargic n feverish
My son is suffering from frequent dry caught with flum & he is not interested to take any diet. His age is 38 months & weight is 15 kgs. Frequently he getting vomtings when he takes any diet. Doctor Please suggest proper home medicine .
Dear doctor my son 7 years old and he suffering from cold and cough very easily after 15 or 20 days. Start from dry cough mainly during weather change and later it’s started fever all that doctor always give nebulizer and antibiotic after sometimes it’s effects again plz doctor give me some suggestions about this.
My son is 3 and he is suffering from severe cough and nose block since more than 20 days and this leads to fever. I’m afraid that he is lasting on antibiotics a lot. This also leads him not to consume food in regular manner. Please give me a solution for the development of immunity and let him get rid of cold and cough.
Thank you
Iwant case sceneroi abt kid younger thn 9yrs old have pemonia sigs and sym0toms treTment bactetia cause it
My son is 3 yr old from last 6mnth he is suffering from cough Nd cold every month sometime twice a month, sometimes cough Nd cold last 20 days or more after giving medicines, nebulisation , pump also, not having fever with cough n cold. done test for tb which is negative. Is it allergic or what? Why medicines are not affecting him .I m so so much worried. Can homeopathic treat him permanently
hi sir i am sayan ,i am an medical student .my prblem is that sir i suffer from cough in chest or head and sinusits .in a month it s repeat 2 or three times .i have an also thorat infestion becausr i am a smoker .sir plz help me .i am a bright student .and also head pain
Recurrent infection of my 11 month girl she vacinated pemoccocal but in july she suffering from pneomonia and then in sep she is suffering fron chest infection she look very weak what i do
Hi dr,
My son was a premature baby ( 28 weeks) he always have cough and if its go it will come again in one month or less but now he have cough since three months. I tok him to different pediatrics but still cant figure out what’s going on with my son. Please help
Dr My son is 6 years 11 months he is suffering from fever in a regular intervals, since last 3 days ago a swelling was noticed on his neck on touching that spot it is painful for him, Yesterday I consult with a pedtrician doctor he advised to do some lab tests, I am in worry please suggest what to do
my son is 8 years old . he is having cough only in the morning from 5 am to 7 am till he vomits all the mucus. after that he fine during the day. pls suggest some medicine.
Hi Dr Sharma
My kid is 3.7 years old and last 6 months he is having recurrent cough everyday for single hour. Time is random but mostly starts late evening after 7. He seems very normal in other times.
Pl help me urgently with solution
Dear doctor my son 5 years old and he suffering from cold and cough very easily after 15 or 20 days he suffering from cough first hr suffer from running nose and after that it’s start dry cough and later it’s started fever all that doctor always give nebulizer and antibiotic after sometimes it’s effects again plz doctor give me some suggestions about this and what to do I really care for him but I am helpless if I see again he is suffering from this even if my small girl suffering from cough then he again suffered
My son is 3 years and has exactly the same problem. How many time we can give antibiotics? We feel scare of the side effects of over usage.
My kid has very low immunity. She suffers from tonsillities every month. What shall i do? Please help me
My son he is 15 years old four months before he was hospitalized for 7 days after recurring fever fir 21 days after 6 days he was discharged and at home with in a. Week his fever was normal lost arround 5 kg that time Dr said it was typhoide.now one month before he got the fever again and firstly Dr. Said it is still viral with Sora throat after 4 days he says it was uti 101 fever with shivering.but after 6 days we again admitted him to hospital. After 7 days he was discharged with lots of tests. At home with in 15 days he is fine but still lot of weak Ness is there urine culture Ana blood culture are normal.now what homeapathy can suggest to him
Good afternoon Dr.sharma
I have a 2 years old son. He recurrently suffers from cough and cold every other day. And followed by fever. we have to give him two time antibiotics every month. I can never give him ice cream or anything cold as he immediately falls ill. He has runny nose every other day. Have tried allopathic many times before but they just prescribe antibiotics and bcomplex. So finally after this i switched to homeo pathy (german reckweg BC6 and BC 11). He has been taking these since last 8 months but its has not shown any signs of improvement. I am really upset and and dont know whats wrong how to improve her immunity and where am i going wrong. His appetite is also very low he weighs only 10.8kgs. Please suggest me how to boost his immunity and what homeopathy medicine can be prescribed.
Hello sir I have a child of 3years7months. From last 2years he is having regularly cold, cough and fever. Unless and until antibiotics are given to him he is not recovering. From last one I also started with homeopathy medicines but he is not OK. Recently I went to ENT doctor due ear pain at that I came to know that he is having enlarged tonsils which has to be operated. I tried with homeopathy also but my child is not getting well I am helpless. I don’t understand what to do and what not. Every 10 he is having cold, cough and fever. Child specialist is telling that until the age of 7 years it be same for him, avoid cold items. Can’t he live like others. Mine is nuclear family. We do not have any body’s support. And moreover mine is cisarine not normal delivery. No mother feeding for him please tell me what to do and what not?
hi doc i am 35 yrs old i hv aproblem wth throat when i hv anycorts of cold drinks i get throat infection and hv tabs all the tiume suggest the homeopathic med to cure this irritating thing n can njoy hv cold drinks
My daughter aged is two years old and she is suffering acute cough and cold and high fever.pl.suggest accurate name of homeppathmedicine
My name is shiv i have cough problem about 2 mounth after x-ray and balgam test not seeing any tb symthom. I have take many medicine but cough not stoping yet
Please help me
Hi Doctor Sharma. I’m Guhan from Malaysia. I have URTI recurring every month since i was a child. Now I’m 45 and finding it uneasy to handle it frequently.
Is there any treatment which can fully recover the problem I have ?
How much would it cost for me to treat in Malaysia ?
Due to my URTI & Sinusitis prob, my son aged 9 and daughter aged 12 facing the same symptom such as running nose, eczema and dry coughs.
Please help.
Thank you Doctor Sharma.