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How Can Recurrent Chest Infection Be Treated?

My son is 6 1/2 yrs of age.. with little change in weather he gets chest infection and continuous sputum colour varying from white to yellow... hv been advised to give levolin and augmentin..He gets fine within 5-6 days however a little change of weather brings him to same stage... please advise
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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hello
as you have explained your chikd has a little weak immune system thus he develop or catches symptoms too fast than other children. it is not a serious issue so please take a deep breath and calm down. your child have colored sputum bcz of the inflammatory reaction he undergoes. to build up your immunity you need certain measures:-
1. good hygiene
2. good healthy environment
3. healthy food or diet
4. probiotics
5. make sure he sleeps well and appropriate
6. donot have stressful environment at home
7. appropriate vitamins and minerals
8. scheduled vaccinations
I am sure he will be doing well.
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How Can Recurrent Chest Infection Be Treated?

hello as you have explained your chikd has a little weak immune system thus he develop or catches symptoms too fast than other children. it is not a serious issue so please take a deep breath and calm down. your child have colored sputum bcz of the inflammatory reaction he undergoes. to build up your immunity you need certain measures:- 1. good hygiene 2. good healthy environment 3. healthy food or diet 4. probiotics 5. make sure he sleeps well and appropriate 6. donot have stressful environment at home 7. appropriate vitamins and minerals 8. scheduled vaccinations I am sure he will be doing well. TAKE CARE