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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Nasal Congestion

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Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2016
Question: Hi Sir,
I have a baby girl who is 32 days old.recently she is suffering from cold itseems.as a result nose is getting chocked a little.consulted a padiatrician and he suggested the drop Otrivin Saline nasal drop.she is getting some relief itseems.
But we want to try aurvedic medicine for my baby.
Could you please suggest some aurvedic medicine for my daughter to prevent cold/gas and any kind of stomack upset kind of issues.
Could you also suggest if we can try aurvedic janmaghunti.
we are giving bonnisan drop daily twice to her
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Breast milk is the best immune protective

Detailed Answer:
Hai,

Thanks for consulting us.

I can feel your concern towards your baby health.

First of all kindly understand the actual fact in child development.

For initial 6 months no medicine or supplements or ayurvedic medicine is needed for a normal growing child. Because mother milk contains all the vitamins and minerals needed for that age group.
as the baby is new to this atmosphere nasal block, cold will occur as response to the immune system. Unless baby develops any fever you should not worry for such nasal congestion etc. Gas formation will occur during developmental process. A baby of 32 days old can pass 3 to 5 times that is normal. If the baby is not taking milk properly for more than 5 to 6 hrs and keep on passing watery stools then you should take her to a pediatrician.

To avoid getting cold and nasal block kindly keep the room and clothes and mother breast feeding area clean and hygienic.
Once the baby is completed 6 months then you can start giving janmaghunti and bonnisan etc for your child. It will help in improve the immune system in your child.

Usually apart from mother's milk and other milk supplements and honey like product and medicines will be in different density. Baby's food pipe system may get disturbed or it may get aspirate and lead to some respiratory problem. For that reason we advise to keep away from such medicines.
Breast milk is safe and highly recommended.

Hope I clarified your query. If you need any more clarification kindly get back to me.

Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan



Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (7 hours later)
Hi Sir,Thank you so much for your reply. it's observed that mother milk is not sufficient for my baby.she is crying for feed.milk formation is not happening properly for my wife.now my baby is getting reluctant to suck nipple.so we have no option other than milk supplements. pls advise how to take care of my baby's immune system in this case?
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Let me explain

Detailed Answer:
Hai,

For the first 6 months baby will be under the care of mother. So we can easily avoid getting infections and allergy.
Once the baby started moving and keeping the hands and other objects in the mouth will increase the possibility of getting infected.

As I said earlier keeping hygenic will help . As in developing baby cold, nasal congestion will occur occasionally
Even though you administer ayurvedic medicine .

Kindly give me the details of baby's mother .
1.Is there any medical reason or social reason mother milk is not secreting sufficiently
2. Does she suffer from thyroid/diabetes/ or any other?

Kindly give some details of the mother so that I can guide to increase milk secretion by suggesting some diet and supplements.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (2 days later)
hi sir,
she has thyroid. taking thyronorm 100/75 alternative ly daily. we have gone through ivf treatment.
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (34 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Let me explain

Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Kindly continue thyronorm as of now.
Add garlic,peanut,drumstick in your food. 5 to 6 garlic pods in steamed form daily will be highly helpful.

Powder of Asparagus recemosus (Shatavari) should be should be taken in the dose of 1 GM daily along with milk to maintain the quality of lactation. Shatavari Kalpa is a formulation very useful as ‘ galactagogue ’ for mothers after delivery. Its regular use is very helpful in maintaining quality and quantity of milk.Other generic preparations of Asparagus recemosus (Shatavari) and Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) such as Shatavari Ghrita, Ashvagandhadi Churna, etc., can also be taken for maintaining the quality as well as quantity of milk.

Get back to me if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.S.senthilnathan
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Nasal Congestion

Brief Answer: Breast milk is the best immune protective Detailed Answer: Hai, Thanks for consulting us. I can feel your concern towards your baby health. First of all kindly understand the actual fact in child development. For initial 6 months no medicine or supplements or ayurvedic medicine is needed for a normal growing child. Because mother milk contains all the vitamins and minerals needed for that age group. as the baby is new to this atmosphere nasal block, cold will occur as response to the immune system. Unless baby develops any fever you should not worry for such nasal congestion etc. Gas formation will occur during developmental process. A baby of 32 days old can pass 3 to 5 times that is normal. If the baby is not taking milk properly for more than 5 to 6 hrs and keep on passing watery stools then you should take her to a pediatrician. To avoid getting cold and nasal block kindly keep the room and clothes and mother breast feeding area clean and hygienic. Once the baby is completed 6 months then you can start giving janmaghunti and bonnisan etc for your child. It will help in improve the immune system in your child. Usually apart from mother's milk and other milk supplements and honey like product and medicines will be in different density. Baby's food pipe system may get disturbed or it may get aspirate and lead to some respiratory problem. For that reason we advise to keep away from such medicines. Breast milk is safe and highly recommended. Hope I clarified your query. If you need any more clarification kindly get back to me. Regards Dr.S.Senthilnathan