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What Can Be The Alternative Medication For Cold And Cough?

I am a mother of 3 yr old daughter. Since almost 7-8 months her cold and cough is constantly reoccuring. since last one month she is having it again this time my doc gave 5 days course of antibiotic which reduced it but not completely gone. He prescribed her Montair LC Kid also but tht also not affecting? I m concerned bout giving to many medicines to such a small kid of probable side effects which i also want to know. Wht should I do? Should i switch over to some Homeo medicine?
Mon, 5 May 2014
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1. Montair LC [montekulast sodium/levocetrizine] is used in asthma & allergic rhinits.
2. Cough with cold could arise from pathology concerning pharynx [pharyngitis], and bronchi [bronchitis] is one of the commonest symptom seen in General Practice, thus prior to any alternate medicine, do consult an ENT and/ or Chest Specialist for necessary Management and Examination.
3. Since she is getting repeated attacks of cold, thus are usually allergic and/or with decreased Immunity, thus prevention of recurrent attacks is the main aim of treatment, thus at her age:
. Steam Inhalations 3-4 times a day.
. avoidance of allergens [dust/cold drinks]
. Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland: thus mango, carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolk, apricots, pumpkin, papaya, are ideal.
. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best
. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach, taro root can be taken
. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil.
. Successful prescription for her age will be: sitopladi churan, khadiradi vati, kas amrit syrup.

PS. In acute stage/ till cough is there:

. Avoid: Heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, Potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food

Take: Old brown rice, soup of moong dal, black grapes, cow’s or goat milk, garlic, lukewarm water to drink, black pepper, dried ginger, honey, mulethi, launga
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What Can Be The Alternative Medication For Cold And Cough?

** 1. Montair LC [montekulast sodium/levocetrizine] is used in asthma & allergic rhinits. 2. Cough with cold could arise from pathology concerning pharynx [pharyngitis], and bronchi [bronchitis] is one of the commonest symptom seen in General Practice, thus prior to any alternate medicine, do consult an ENT and/ or Chest Specialist for necessary Management and Examination. 3. Since she is getting repeated attacks of cold, thus are usually allergic and/or with decreased Immunity, thus prevention of recurrent attacks is the main aim of treatment, thus at her age: . Steam Inhalations 3-4 times a day. . avoidance of allergens [dust/cold drinks] . Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland: thus mango, carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolk, apricots, pumpkin, papaya, are ideal. . Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best . Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach, taro root can be taken . Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil. . Successful prescription for her age will be: sitopladi churan, khadiradi vati, kas amrit syrup. PS. In acute stage/ till cough is there: . Avoid: Heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, Potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food Take: Old brown rice, soup of moong dal, black grapes, cow’s or goat milk, garlic, lukewarm water to drink, black pepper, dried ginger, honey, mulethi, launga