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Suggest Treatment For Influenza In Children
Brief Answer:
Holy XXXXXXX decoction will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Tamilflu is drug of choice for Influenza. It will definitely improve the symptoms.
I would suggest the following herbal medication that will be helpful
1. Decoction: It can be made at home. To a cup of milk add 20 leaves of Holy Basil(if available) + 2 gm of fresh ginger + 1/2 spoon turmeric + 2 black pepper + 2 spoons of sugar. Bring it to boil. Filter it using stainer. It has to be consumed warm/tolerable hot by kids. Give them thrice a day
2. Steam Inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer
3. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make the elder son gargle the throat with it thrice a day.
4. XXXXXXX Gooseberry : You can get their preparation from XXXXXXX Markets in US. It is available as Chyawanprash. It is the richest dietary source of Vitamin C which boosts immunity.
5. Green Herbal tea can be given for elder kid
Wishing them speedy recovery.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Holy XXXXXXX decoction will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Tamilflu is drug of choice for Influenza. It will definitely improve the symptoms.
I would suggest the following herbal medication that will be helpful
1. Decoction: It can be made at home. To a cup of milk add 20 leaves of Holy Basil(if available) + 2 gm of fresh ginger + 1/2 spoon turmeric + 2 black pepper + 2 spoons of sugar. Bring it to boil. Filter it using stainer. It has to be consumed warm/tolerable hot by kids. Give them thrice a day
2. Steam Inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer
3. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make the elder son gargle the throat with it thrice a day.
4. XXXXXXX Gooseberry : You can get their preparation from XXXXXXX Markets in US. It is available as Chyawanprash. It is the richest dietary source of Vitamin C which boosts immunity.
5. Green Herbal tea can be given for elder kid
Wishing them speedy recovery.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
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