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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 daughter is taking a treatment from.a homeopath since last six months. She take munostim ( 3 pills ) and omeo allergy twice a day, but there is no improvement. She keeps coughing once a day continuously for 15 to 20 mins,till her phelgm is out. But when her cough is wet she doesn’t cough continuously. Pls help.
My daughter is 3 years old and a known ashmatic with tonsils andernoids removed and every year having grommets inserted due to a build up of fluid. She recently about a month ago had a new set of grommets inserted and since then has been experiencing lots of phlemy coughs having a blocked nose wich seems to be sffecting her breathing…however taking her to the Gp so many times has resulted in her been giving antibiotics more than thrice in this month going onto stronger antibiotics. As a mother i feel that my child is being given too much antibiotics and the real cause is not being found. Dr informed that her chest is clear blood results all clear and thats its normal. With that im not satisfied as no child have so many recurring coughs and blocked nose. Im not saying that there is something majorly wrong but defnitely something is up. One doctor informed if im not happy with my child snotty nose and phlem then i should take her from crech. Please help
Hi Dr. Sharma, before i begin with Let me introduce to you myself I’m Ann Rentero from Singapore my daughter always suffering from cough and cold and sometimes bacterial infection such as throat urine infection every after 1 month since Dec 2015 I’m a bit worried on how cure my 6 year old daughter can u give me advise on how to manage her everyday life?
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What is homeopathy and how can it help my baby who has cough like 2 months interval.
My 6 year old daughter has been suffering from dry coughs nearly every month for two years. The last 7 mos. The cougb has been followed by episodes of 103-105 degree fevers. She is sick nearly two weeks out of every month (with exception of Summer months. ) We’ve gotten the following diagnosis but no meds are working : recurrent upper respiratory infections, post nasal drip, & cough variant viral asthma. Weve tried three different maintenace inhalers with no success. She has had blood work (all clear) and multiple chest xrays, also clear. I’m becoming very concerned about these high fevers. My local homepathic Dr. Will not see her because she’s under 18. Please help
Dear Dr.Sharma
My 10 month old baby has been coughing,especially at mealtimes,causing him to throw up after each feed,he has been to d hospital and was given cough Syrups,ibuproFen,and antibiotics, but the cough is still there,pls can you tell me what to do?I am based in Nigeria.
My child is 11years old when he take or wet in rainy day or try anything cold from refrigerator then he started suffering from cold and breathlessness he can’t able to take breathing properly ..and now a day his face started being fatty and rest of his body is constant ..please mam give some good suggestion to solve this ..
Hi I have a 3and a half month baby who is suffering from dry cough and blocked nose hes on antibiotics and nebulizer kindly suggest a homeopathic medicine as it reaccures very fast
Hello,
My baby is 2 years and 9 months old, weighing 11.5 kg. He was born underweight, around 1600 gms due to the IUGR case. He catches infection very easily. It is been one and half month now that he has cold, we are giving him allopathy medicine. In past few days due to coughing he was not eating well and lost some weight. PLease suggest something for this. We want his immunity and weight to increase.
You r right it is 100% true and these unscrupulous treatments are vary dangerous for health even for adult and for leads.Allopaths doing there best tries to falling the tree of allopathy by these injudicious kinds of treatment.Dr Sharma I m vary proud of you to serving people with your great costant efforts in right pathway.thanks a lot Muhammad Waqas Rana student of homeopathic 4th year
Hi Dr. Sharma,
What you have written here is 100% right. I myself experiencing the same as my 5 years old son is prone to cold cough and then congestion. He is living on puffs, nebulizers and antibiotics. As a mother I’m worried about that. I went to homeopathy doctors as well. But i have heard that even homeopathy medicines contains dose of steroids which at the end destroy the immunity.
Please suggest what is truth? and should i consult some homeopathy doctor?
Thanks
Shivani
Sir,
My son is 6 yrs old and often suffering from cough and gets problem while breathing. Full of cough in cheast. Approached to doctor several times but found no solution.
So, pl suggest and provide solution at the earliest possible. My contact number is 9435601583.
Thanking you,
Diganta Gohain
I have had Common Variable Immune Disease. I am getting Gamma Globulin Infusions. Can Homeopathic medicine help body start making IGGS again so I no longer have to take Gamma Globulin
My son is 13yrs have too much of dryness in his body and gets his lips dry frequently take 2-3 litres of water but still has dry cough most of the time .drink token milk 2 times a day
My son needs antibiotics every month. Mostly because of bronchial infections, sometimes due to stomach infections and sometimes tonsillitis. After starting antibiotics, relief comes in one day. Please suggest
sir i am suffering from cough for 5 months i got myself treated by physician but after some time.the cough started again now i cough 10 to 15 times in day and my lips are dry and cheeks are dry and red and i feel thirsty please tell me what is the problem and how much time homeopathic treatment will take…
My mother is suffering from cough and cold last 10 months ago. Her age is 40 years old. she has taken medicine to many clinic but sometimes those medicine gives rest then after sometime again same condition. she has done cough test also and report comes normal.
please Dr. uncle reply must. how she will be as soon as healthy.
My 21 months old son has no fever or cold but has dry cough for only once in 24 hours and lasts for one hr for the last one and half month but doctor doesn’t give any medicine. He is eating everything cooked at home only and very active with 10.5 kg weight. Plz help
Dear sir,
My 18 days old female child having problem in her throat. While sleeping in night she sounds by throat. She had been admitted in hospital due to bilirubin level high. Now she has discharged but suffering from said problem. It seems that he having problem in respiration.