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Recurrent Infections In kids

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]

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  1. Zeel Makadia says:

    Hi,

    since last 5 days i am having dry frequent khashi, just want to know what is the cure for this ?

    please suggest the possible way for cure, i will be grateful to you.

  2. I am suffering from this kind of infection since 4 months non stop khansi .homeopathic treatment…in how many months…….What kind of diet I need to follow for more effective result?…. Please help me sir….. Because it affects my study also….I am literally tired of it now….. suggest me please.

  3. Mrs qaiser says:

    my 7 month baby boy Aften have notice that since last 4 months , every month he’s suffering with cough , vomiting and fever all the time we have taken timely medicines and nebolizing (with ventolin) ……. usually when I give warm bath to him in afternoon (summer season) , he got ill in evening. why is he suffering from cough and fever again and again

  4. Shalini Singh says:

    I am suffering from this kind of infection since last tow year…….it get repeated in every 5-6 months……cough,khasi,evening fever,fatigue……..earlier I was normally taking antibiotic and syrup……now I had started Homeopathic treatment from Dr.Deepak yadav (MD)……..kindly tell me that wether I will be able to get rid of this issue at root level through homeopathic treatment…in how many months…….What kind of diet I need to follow for more effective result?…. Please help me sir….. Because it affects my study also….I am literally tired of it now….. suggest me please.

    • Shalini Singh says:

      I am suffering from this kind of infection since last 3 year…….it get repeated in every 5-6 months……cough,khasi,evening fever,fatigue……..earlier I was normally taking antibiotic and syrup……now I had started Homeopathic treatment from Dr.Deepak yadav (MD)……..kindly tell me that wether I will be able to get rid of this issue at root level through homeopathic treatment…in how many months…….What kind of diet I need to follow for more effective result?…. Please help me sir….. Because it affects my study also….I am literally tired of it now….. suggest me please.

  5. prisha garg says:

    dr my daughter is 8 yrs old..she was born underweight in uk but was healthy.when she was 2 yrs old we moved to canada.in uk she was perfectly healthy but since we came in canada she developed asthma as severe cold weather here.now for tha last 5 yrs she is taking steroid puffer on daily basis n even thn she falls sick frequently with chest congestion…please please tell me can she be cured …i want her healthy without these medication..weather allergy is severe here.can her immunity be as much strong that she can fight all allergies

    • Vikas Kumar says:

      Dear Sir,

      My 8 year son is suffering with cough from almost 2 year, every month (in very first ten day of month) we are going with doctor and taking medicine, lots of antibiotic,steroids nubilizer stream are tried lots of test but result is nothing. once he is taking the medicine getting very fast recovery but after one month same problem, chest specialist is saying having nosal problem, ENT specialist is saying having allergy problem, and allergy specialist is saying no problem and treated two or three month but problem is same, every doctor refer a tablet named L-hist(kids)(montolukast and livocitirizen) for three month.

      we have repeat the same treatment all most 4 to 5 time.

      Sir please advise and suggest we can in this condition.

  6. Child is suffering continuos cough vomit

    My 4 years son is suffered continuous from cough {khansi } with vomiting from the age of one year.before the age of 12 month he was completely fit. many a many medicines hv been given to him but not effective..All the time 12 months with the gap of 4 or 6 days he becomes sick of that. I hv done allergy test of him.he had some allergy from some things like sauce ,grapes,ice creams.he can’t live a normal life.we are too much worried of him.
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  7. Dev krishna says:

    Child is suffering continuos cough vomit

    My 4 years son is suffered continuous from cough {khansi } with vomiting from the age of one year.before the age of 12 month he was completely fit. many a many medicines hv been given to him but not effective..All the time 12 months with the gap of 4 or 6 days he becomes sick of that. I hv done allergy test of him.he had some allergy from some things like sauce ,grapes,ice creams.he can’t live a normal life.we are too much worried of him.
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  8. Dr. I ve sever cough last 5 months and I ve taken lots of cough syrups but no any relief . Please suggest me some good medicine for me to the relief of cough .
    Thank you

  9. Mrs. Manasi Kadulkar says:

    Hello doctor, my daughter is 3years 5 months old. She had normal cold and cough which gradually relieved after a physician in-house syrup.. Later when the weather changed recently and it rained her runny nose and slight cough started. But recently, her cough increased especially in the evening and turned severe in the night which turns her restless for 2-3hrs then sleeps for and hour or two and again the coughing starts.. And the cough subsides in the morning.. But today the cough is still on till now at 12:45pm. Unable to know the problem.. Have tried several syrups, home remedies, drinks warm water only but no improvement.. Doctor please help me on this as very tensed regarding her health. Also, a point to be added that she is too fussy for eating food and too thin physically.

  10. Hello Doctor,

    I am a mother of 3.3 yrs baby girl, she is always suffers from cold, cough and fever..

    After the birth of at 6 months age is she suffering with runny nose in initial later will cause to cough and thus results with fever…

    we have used many medicine for her as antibiotic, cough syrup, and even nebulization as prescribed by the doctor…

    But this time her health condition is so bad that almost from 20 days she suffering from cough, cold and fever from last 5 days… i am doubt that is has asthma or chronic bronchitis… Please help me

    Please suggest with medicine..

  11. Sanjana Choudhary says:

    Sir, I’m 30 yr old woman and from last year I have problem of allergy through all citrus foods…. which causes sore throat..runny nose , cough and throat infection too….I’m fed up of taking antibiotics.

    Please help me with your suggestions

  12. Hi , my 6 n half year old daughter. Her crp is 12 and esr is 22. She has cold n cough for near about 20 days. She usually hav cold n cough within one month. She is very weak. In 2016 her crp was raised to 46 n she got acute kidney injury. Bit now all her reports regarding kidney are normal. but she is very weak munity is low n cold cough bhut jldi hoti hai or fir jladi theek nai hoti
    Kindly prescribe me sm suggestion for her treatment

  13. Hello sir
    I am 18 years boys and I am suffering with throught infection, and also problems in breathing my only hole of nose are working at a time , since last 2years I have try so many doctor and so many medicine. But no result. So sir can u help me please

  14. Savitha says:

    Hello Doctor,

    My kid is 3.5 years old. Very often he gets cold cough. I am very tired of giving the syrups. Tried 2nd and 3rd opinion for this but same still not resolved. Doctors suggested to avoid fruits even Banana. My kid is very much fond of Fruits. I have totally avoided giving him fruits. I am very much worried about my kid.
    Please advise

  15. Shivaraj Patil says:

    Dear Sir,

    Am a father of baby boy age 8 Month Aften have notice that since last 3 months he is regularly suffering with cold and caugh and all the time we have taken timely medicines also we have taken proper care of hygine of baby. But still I don’t understand why is he suffering with cold and cough again and again.

  16. Nabamita banerjee says:

    My daughter suffer from last 12days.low fever n dry cough.I went pediatrician for every ry alternative day.show take an antibiotics, then cough sypur.BT no result. I m very much worried about my 2.5years girl.can u teel me.how she get fit as soon as early?

  17. Hello Doctor,
    My son is 4 plus yrs. This is the first time he developed a prolonged cough. We took the treatment a nd got him nebulised as per his paeditrician. He recovered as well. But after 15 days now, he again started coughing. Please help with your advise as how he should be treated without losing his immune power.

  18. Doctor Sharma,

    My grandson is 4, and just when you think everything is ok it starts all over over again.
    He has a cough and has a fever of 102 to 103 and has dark rings around his eyes. He have no appetite and vomits
    a lot. Been told over and over it’s a virus. Keep giving breathing treatments and Motrin and 4 hours give Tylenol for the fever. And his chest is always clear. This is so overwhelming. Could you please tell me something.

  19. Suchita Gupta says:

    Hello Doctor,

    I am a mother of a 3 years old girl child, she is suffering from cold n cough in a frequent manner from childhood only. I have treated it with allopathic treatment but at a time of giving that it works n then again she suffered from same problem.

    Last from 6 months I have giving her homeopathic treatment and in this winters she suffered less from the same disease but from last 10 days she is suffering from a throat infection due to which she unable to slept properly at night n due to this she is less active please provide me a sound treatment for this so that she will not suffer in a regular manner

    • Shweta mehrotra says:

      Hello doctor, my son is 6.5 years. He frequently has sore throats with continuous coughing. He vomits after coughing.He even could not sleep because of coughing and he is suffering with this after every 15 days. I m extremely worried about him . I think he is allergic to something. Please suggest some permanent solution to this problem.how to increase his immunity?

  20. Shishir Kumar Mishra says:

    Sir, my three and half years old daughter catches cold and cough very frequently, I consulted so many doctors and tried almost all the availaible remedies in English, Aayurveda as well as Homyopathy but after short term relief infections reoccur, suggest me the best remedy please, I am extremely worried of her as she is very weak as well as underweight,she does not like to take food properly, she vomits while eating due to cough and mid-night cough is very common with her.

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