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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 Dr. sharma,
My son is 3.5 yrs old and since past 1 yr he is catching cough in every second week. It takes 2 weeks to cure and after he gets well, in 3-4 days he catches cough again. In the beginning I gave him alopathy treatment for 2-3 months but when i saw that his cough is coming again and again I put him on homeopathy treatment, but even after this the situation is same. He is catching cough again and again. please suggest me the right medicines for him and what should be the time gap between 2 dose.
My child is 2.5 years old n is very prone to cough n infections pls do suggest a gd remedy fr my child after evry 15 days he becomes ill n he did nt eat food properly he only depends on milk .pls do help me.
sir
my son 11 yrs old having frequent throat and lung infections and addicted to antibiotic medicines. how can homeopathy help him?
yours faithfully
sreekumar
My daughter she is five years old nw at present but frequently falls ill I dont knw whether she is gttn infection in school or gttn infected in means of transportation.im so worried every 15days she gt high grade fever , foul breathe though I take care ahe brushes properly I gv her good healthy diet I dont wer im missing wer she is gttn unhygienic condition im really worried hw to increase her immune response in her body pl provide me good treatment wich is preferable for her age n should b life helpful to her thnx sir
My daughter 7 yrs old suffers from tonsilitus, we are giving her homeo medicines from qualified doctor, he says, it would be rectified soon. From last 2 yrs we are giving regular medicines, health has improved.
Do we need operation?
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I am writing to you because my son 34 months old has been diagnosed with PFAPA (called periodic fever syndrome). His symptoms are Fever(upto 103), sore (red)throat and swollen lymph nodes in the back of his neck for 3 days. Every month or around 3 weeks he gets this and does not have any other issues. Fever usually peaks during day 2 and we give him acetaminophen and ibuprofen for 2 days. We live in the mid western part of US and doctors say that this is a benign condition and most of the time kids outgrow this when they grow older. We also did a blood exam on him and everything else looked good except the C-reactive protein which was a little on the higher side. Is this condition common with indian kids or in india? We are a pretty healthy family with no serious health conditions on both mom and dads side..Can Homeopathy treat these kind of issues..Please let me know..
Thanks,
Shweta
To Dr. Sharma. I have 2girls 9years old and 3years old. My elder has an asthma since she was 2years old up to now.and frequent sneezeing.Especially in the morning when wakes up and in the middle of afternoon. How can i use the homeopathy or how could i apply those in my kids.The second was 3years old and sufferingg from drycough with itchy troat.although in her previuos years she had a numonia.
For now i am searching and brousing the net for possible remedy and what will be the advice from the pediatric expert. I know that always takeng medicine theres a side re actions.please help and advice.thankyou
Hi…
My son developed asthma 1 year ago after getting his adnoides removed. I eventually seeked the help of a homeopath after seeing the negative effects of the steroids and albuteral treatments. He lives with chronic congestion and when he gets a cold his wheezing is so bad, it’s as though he has an infection in his lungs and the remedies, Kali iod 6, which usually works for his night attacks, does nothing. So I have started the albuteral when it gets bad enough, but even this does not eliminate wheezing and coughing. When he gets this infection it takes days for the wheezing to stop. His nasal congestion never goes away… Worse at night lying down… If there was any advice you can give I would greatly appreciate it.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
My 2.5 years old son is effected twice with febrile seizures(one in 16th months ,second 26th month) . After Second febrile seizure ,he is getting recurring fever on same day every month (around 21st).
Can you please suggest if we can go with homeopathy ?
Thanks in advance.
Sir
My 2 and half yr old baby devolpd allergic ciugh 1month back.. I mean it was diagnosd dat he had alleSir
My 2 and half yr old baby devolpd allergic ciugh 1month back.. I mean it was diagnosd dat he had allergic cough….and all dat hapnd aftr.he had icecream…. Nw too.. 3 days bck he had icecrem and devolpd fever…. Evrytime he had icecream he devlopd fever….kindly suggest to increase immunity… Regards
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I am living in Karachi, Pakistan. I have 2 sons. One is of age 3 and small one is of 10 month old. in last 3-4 month, both are getting viral cough and fever again and again, My elder son is going to school so its possible he can catch viral infection but my small son is also attacked with viral fever again and again. by birth , we are always using homeopathy for every problem, but this is the first time , my kids dont have any effect of homeopathy in viral fevers and unfortunately i have to go to helopaths and have to give them antibiotics as their temperature increases uptill 104 – 105 degree, in that case i dont have any choice, Please suggest me some good medicines for kids recurrence viral fever and cough , previously i have used KALOBA, aconite, ferrum phos 6X, and these type of fever medicines but no use. specially what should i give at the time when the temperature is very high, Please i am very tensed about my kids health, kindly suggest the correct medicines. my bigger son is also under weight, at age 3, his weight is 12.5 kg only . please suggest any tonic for both kidz too, Thanks For your time
I have been a victim of this chestic infection ever since I was born. back home they call it KAALI KHANSI, I remember all the neighbours used to be frightened the way I cough. Its loud with much us and with respiratory tube seems like all blocked with muchus.
I don’t know I was only treated good once by a homeopath. But never found any good treatment and had to rely on anti biotics. I started smoking afterwards and now these days I am coughing like anything. The cough is gone but respiratory tube is like all blockd and I can hear weezy when berating.
Any good medicine for this situation pleasE? I am based in London.
Hello dr sb,my daughter name is jia,she is 9years old and suffering from flu cough ferver otitismedia loss of epitite and most of the drs are saying this is febrial neutrapenia problem.it is requested u that please suggest any homeo medicine thanks and oblige.With best regards.wajid pakistan.
Sir
my 5 monthd elder baby suffer from numonia some days ago, now he is better but after every 15 days he suffured from chest complaints. which is difficult breathing, stoped nose, and take cold easily. he sleeps without any covering. please suggest a best single remedy.
Thanks
Tofeeq Akhtar
Hello sir , my kid had dengue last September , after that she is catching fever every month end which last for 5 days. Last month when she caught fever , on 5 the day iwent to homeopathy and he said she is having tonsils and coz of that she is getting back the temp and he suggested medicine . I am giving medicine but after one month she caught back the fever and I went back to homeopathy and he gave the medicine for it . Today is5 the day still she us having fever , please suggest me some medicine because I don’t warn to give allopathy and please tell me something to increase her immune system
Hello Dr.
I have a 5yrs old daughter , she frequently gets throat infections. she tries to control herself not to eat oranges , curd , cucumber as she often gets throat infection but now she is like fed of taking medicines ( allopathy)and listening to me and avoiding her favourite things. Dr. Please guide me how to build her immune power naturally so that she stay healthy. I shall be grateful to you for the reply at the earliest convenience.
Thank u
My child is 5 yrs old and often catches up with cold and cough. Kindly suggest me the best medicine in Homeo to increase her immunity against infections.
Hema
Vizag
Hi Dr.
My 3.5 year old gets frequent cold, please suggest what can I do to make his immune system strong.
Also I got frequent tonsils and redness in throat, when I eat some oily food or cold food my throat get affected. Please suggest any medicine, I am 29 years old, having one 3.5 year old son.
Thanks in advance
Dear Sir,
I have a 4 year old daughter who is undergoing homeopathic treatment for the past 8 months for recurrent cold-cough. Almost every month she is down with cold-cough still. I wanted to know how long it will take for these medicines to completely cure her. Also what can she be given to improve her immunity?
Thank you,
Mrs. Iyer
my son has a problem of reccurent attack of cough and fever. i m a homoeopath . i had tried bell200 bryonia 200 30 pulsetilla 30 . but no result at all. it progrss same as before that and finally resulting to tosilitis . and i have to gave antibiotic to cure fever and tonsilitis. i dont understand what to do/