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What Causes Persistent Cold And Cough?
My son was 4 years age. He continuously affected by cold and cough twice a month in winter season and also even in summer. . He is going to school. He is at LKG. What is the reason for this? Is it common at this age? How to increase his immunity power naturally? What are the vegetables and fruits that is recommended for cold & cough? Is there any particular tablet which prevent cold, sneezing and cough for kids without any side effect?
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM, thank you for posting.
I understand your concern. Cough and cold are commonly caused by virus. It is very common in primary school children. His immunity will naturally increase when he gets more and more exposed to various organism.
Coughs and colds often do not need any treatment. Make sure your child has enough to drink. Low body fluid (dehydration) may develop if a child has a raised temperature (fever) and does not drink much. There are no tablets without side effects that can prevent cold.
Paracetamol or Ibuforen available in liquid form for children, can be used to ease symptoms like pain, fever, headache.
Inhaling steam can also help relieve congestion and coughing. The safest way to do this with children is to sit in the bathroom with a hot shower/hot taps running.
Zinc supplements are known to reduce the severity of symptoms of cold. Vit C can also be given.
Hope the information is useful to you.
Regards
Welcome to HCM, thank you for posting.
I understand your concern. Cough and cold are commonly caused by virus. It is very common in primary school children. His immunity will naturally increase when he gets more and more exposed to various organism.
Coughs and colds often do not need any treatment. Make sure your child has enough to drink. Low body fluid (dehydration) may develop if a child has a raised temperature (fever) and does not drink much. There are no tablets without side effects that can prevent cold.
Paracetamol or Ibuforen available in liquid form for children, can be used to ease symptoms like pain, fever, headache.
Inhaling steam can also help relieve congestion and coughing. The safest way to do this with children is to sit in the bathroom with a hot shower/hot taps running.
Zinc supplements are known to reduce the severity of symptoms of cold. Vit C can also be given.
Hope the information is useful to you.
Regards
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