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Question: Dear Dr. Senthilnathan
My son is >7 years old & Weight 24kg . He gets easily infected in allergic cold n cough due to dust , pollution n cold . He has bn suffering this since childhood. Our doctor normally prescribes Antibiotic ( Augmentin ; 6ml per dose twice in a day for 5 days ) alongwith Syrup Lastussla , Mucolite when high fever ,cough & only above syrup & nebulizing with levolin & sometimes budecort whenever persistent cough . In between I had also tried homeopathy (Dr BATHRA) since almost 2 yrs but no relief. My child also not very foody ( no fruits , milk but like non veg fish , chicken ) . Due to this he is not able to attend school regularly .
Doctor my query is what are the side effects (short term and long term) for my child with all this. When will he outgrow this allergy as we don't have a history of allergy in our family ? What is the parmenent cure for his problem ? I am also ready to try route for Ayurvedic treatment if it help him ? Please pl advice how to address this problem for ever n give my child a better n healthy life .
I had also consulted with one Ayurvedic Doc n he prescribed for 2 medicines :
1, Septilin ( Himalaya) .. but whether its safe because it contains ingred like methylparaben IP
2. Chatushashthi Prahari Pippali
but have not yet started the above medicine .
My son is >7 years old & Weight 24kg . He gets easily infected in allergic cold n cough due to dust , pollution n cold . He has bn suffering this since childhood. Our doctor normally prescribes Antibiotic ( Augmentin ; 6ml per dose twice in a day for 5 days ) alongwith Syrup Lastussla , Mucolite when high fever ,cough & only above syrup & nebulizing with levolin & sometimes budecort whenever persistent cough . In between I had also tried homeopathy (Dr BATHRA) since almost 2 yrs but no relief. My child also not very foody ( no fruits , milk but like non veg fish , chicken ) . Due to this he is not able to attend school regularly .
Doctor my query is what are the side effects (short term and long term) for my child with all this. When will he outgrow this allergy as we don't have a history of allergy in our family ? What is the parmenent cure for his problem ? I am also ready to try route for Ayurvedic treatment if it help him ? Please pl advice how to address this problem for ever n give my child a better n healthy life .
I had also consulted with one Ayurvedic Doc n he prescribed for 2 medicines :
1, Septilin ( Himalaya) .. but whether its safe because it contains ingred like methylparaben IP
2. Chatushashthi Prahari Pippali
but have not yet started the above medicine .
Brief Answer:
can be managed in ayurveda
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for consulting us.
I appreciate your concern as a mother.
As in ayurveda allergic problems can be handled safely. ayurveda medicine insist not only intake of medicine ,it recommends proper lifestyle and food pattern. certain foods and ayurvedic medicine will improve your immunity and give resistance to the allergic factors.
First of all we should assess your son needs exclusive treatment or not. for which I need certain details.
As the blood count shows normal, no need to worry.
Before advising you the treatment and advise. I need certain questions to be answered from your end
1. How frequent your son gets allergy/cold/etc? (like once in a month/twice in a month)
2.How severe the episode?(did a simple allergic cold may extend to wheeze like that)
3.Which factor(food,water,climate,dust etc)triggers your son allergic condition?
4.How do you manage when your child gets a allergy cold?(immediately do you use anti histamine drugs):
5.As any other medical condition did your child suffer?
Kindly answer the questions properly and get back to me.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
can be managed in ayurveda
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for consulting us.
I appreciate your concern as a mother.
As in ayurveda allergic problems can be handled safely. ayurveda medicine insist not only intake of medicine ,it recommends proper lifestyle and food pattern. certain foods and ayurvedic medicine will improve your immunity and give resistance to the allergic factors.
First of all we should assess your son needs exclusive treatment or not. for which I need certain details.
As the blood count shows normal, no need to worry.
Before advising you the treatment and advise. I need certain questions to be answered from your end
1. How frequent your son gets allergy/cold/etc? (like once in a month/twice in a month)
2.How severe the episode?(did a simple allergic cold may extend to wheeze like that)
3.Which factor(food,water,climate,dust etc)triggers your son allergic condition?
4.How do you manage when your child gets a allergy cold?(immediately do you use anti histamine drugs):
5.As any other medical condition did your child suffer?
Kindly answer the questions properly and get back to me.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Hi Doc,
Pl find my answer :
1. How frequent your son gets allergy/cold/etc? (like once in a month/twice in a month)--> once in a month atleast
2.How severe the episode?(did a simple allergic cold may extend to wheeze like that) --> not wheeze but frequent cough , throat pain & sometimes with high fever ( 100F) & vomits , stomac pain & that he does not eat properly..
3.Which factor(food,water,climate,dust etc)triggers your son allergic condition?
--> Climate & dust
4.How do you manage when your child gets a allergy cold?(immediately do you use anti histamine drugs):
--> When throat-pain starts , we go to our paediatrician for allopathic treatment.
Our doctor normally prescribes Antibiotic ( Augmentin ; 6ml per dose twice in a day for 5 days ) when high fever n cough alongwith Syrup Lastussla , Mucolite or Ambrolite cough syrup & Vizylac syrup ; only cough , antiallergic syrup & nebulizing with levolin & sometimes budecort whenever persistent cough .
5.As any other medical condition did your child suffer?--> He also suffer from stomac problem i.e. stomac pain , gas & sometimes loose motion etc .
He also having tendency of frequent urination .
Kindly advice
Pl find my answer :
1. How frequent your son gets allergy/cold/etc? (like once in a month/twice in a month)--> once in a month atleast
2.How severe the episode?(did a simple allergic cold may extend to wheeze like that) --> not wheeze but frequent cough , throat pain & sometimes with high fever ( 100F) & vomits , stomac pain & that he does not eat properly..
3.Which factor(food,water,climate,dust etc)triggers your son allergic condition?
--> Climate & dust
4.How do you manage when your child gets a allergy cold?(immediately do you use anti histamine drugs):
--> When throat-pain starts , we go to our paediatrician for allopathic treatment.
Our doctor normally prescribes Antibiotic ( Augmentin ; 6ml per dose twice in a day for 5 days ) when high fever n cough alongwith Syrup Lastussla , Mucolite or Ambrolite cough syrup & Vizylac syrup ; only cough , antiallergic syrup & nebulizing with levolin & sometimes budecort whenever persistent cough .
5.As any other medical condition did your child suffer?--> He also suffer from stomac problem i.e. stomac pain , gas & sometimes loose motion etc .
He also having tendency of frequent urination .
Kindly advice
Brief Answer:
will guide you
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Sorry for the delay.
First of all, I need to tell you your son is normal. no need to worry about long term and short term complication and manifestation as you worried for.
As every child gets cold and cough in their school going age. As getting cold every month is a point to discuss. Don’t use antibiotics and other associated medication for every episode. Sometimes it may be viral. Viral cold may persist for 7 to 10 days. And it will settle down on its own. Symptomatic medication is advised..Usage of medication should be monitored.whatever system of medicine diagnosis and proper medication should be followed.
In ayurveda we got good remedies against cold and cough.
In ayurvedic medicine gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam will be helpful in cold and cough. Septilin will be given as a prophalytic medicine. In severe type we need other choice of medication.
However, you can take a consultation with an ayurvedic physician to assess your son and the complaint of cold and cough . Good choice of internal medication like kathuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules will improve the immunity.
As I advise your son to join yoga and pranayama class so that his immunity will improve well. Has pranayama(breathing exercise) shows good results in improving resistances against infections.
As your son should train in taking all kind of fruits and vegetables in daily basis. So that constipation,loose stool problem may be controlled.
stomach ache should be monitored if it persist prolonged.
Hope i answered your query,get back to me if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
will guide you
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Sorry for the delay.
First of all, I need to tell you your son is normal. no need to worry about long term and short term complication and manifestation as you worried for.
As every child gets cold and cough in their school going age. As getting cold every month is a point to discuss. Don’t use antibiotics and other associated medication for every episode. Sometimes it may be viral. Viral cold may persist for 7 to 10 days. And it will settle down on its own. Symptomatic medication is advised..Usage of medication should be monitored.whatever system of medicine diagnosis and proper medication should be followed.
In ayurveda we got good remedies against cold and cough.
In ayurvedic medicine gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam will be helpful in cold and cough. Septilin will be given as a prophalytic medicine. In severe type we need other choice of medication.
However, you can take a consultation with an ayurvedic physician to assess your son and the complaint of cold and cough . Good choice of internal medication like kathuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules will improve the immunity.
As I advise your son to join yoga and pranayama class so that his immunity will improve well. Has pranayama(breathing exercise) shows good results in improving resistances against infections.
As your son should train in taking all kind of fruits and vegetables in daily basis. So that constipation,loose stool problem may be controlled.
stomach ache should be monitored if it persist prolonged.
Hope i answered your query,get back to me if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dear Dr. Senthilnathan,
Thanks a lot for guding me .
1. I had already consulted with Ayurvedic Doc. n he prescribed for 2 medicines :
A) Septilin ( Himalaya) ..
But pl let me know whether its safe because it contains also ingredients like methylparaben IP ?
B) Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali
2. Pl also let me know Can we start the medicines as prescribed by you to improve the immunity & body defence mechanism ?
kathuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules & & in what dose & how many days ?
3. Medicines like gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam as prescribed by you can also be taken alongwith above medicines ? if so dose & no. of days ?
4. My son's tendency to vomit if medicine is bitter ?
5. Any restriction in vegetable ,fruits during Ayurvedic medication ?
6. Whether nebulization can be given for relief if cold n cough increase during change in weather & or whenever he suffers ?
Doc I would like to start the Ayurvedic medication as soon as possible & hence pl advice
Thanks a lot for guding me .
1. I had already consulted with Ayurvedic Doc. n he prescribed for 2 medicines :
A) Septilin ( Himalaya) ..
But pl let me know whether its safe because it contains also ingredients like methylparaben IP ?
B) Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali
2. Pl also let me know Can we start the medicines as prescribed by you to improve the immunity & body defence mechanism ?
kathuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules & & in what dose & how many days ?
3. Medicines like gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam as prescribed by you can also be taken alongwith above medicines ? if so dose & no. of days ?
4. My son's tendency to vomit if medicine is bitter ?
5. Any restriction in vegetable ,fruits during Ayurvedic medication ?
6. Whether nebulization can be given for relief if cold n cough increase during change in weather & or whenever he suffers ?
Doc I would like to start the Ayurvedic medication as soon as possible & hence pl advice
Brief Answer:
clarified your doubts below
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
A) Septilin ( Himalaya) ..
pl let me know whether its safe because it contains also ingredients like methylparaben IP ?
As of my experience septilin is safe to use. I didn’t observed any adverse event.
You can start giving to your child. methylparaben is a preservative.
B) Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali
It is also good choice of medicine for respiratory problems.
2. Pl also let me know Can we start the medicines as prescribed by you to improve the immunity & body defence mechanism ?
Chyavanaprasam is a good choice of medicine to improve immunity. You can start as a prophylaxis.
The earlier quoted medicine (kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules) are good choice. however,For easy consumption for children Chyavanaprasam is best. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food.
3. Medicines like gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam as prescribed by you can also be taken along with above medicines ? if so dose & no. of days ?
At present no need for above mentioned medicine. Too many medicine is not good. Provide nutritive food which help in improving immunity along with chyavanaprasam.
4. My son's tendency to vomit if medicine is bitter ?
Use honey as an adjuvant.
5. Any restriction in vegetable ,fruits during Ayurvedic medication ?
No restriction. If your child gets cold and cough prefer steamed and easily digestible food. Avoid biscuits,bread,fatty foods,cold water from refrigerator etc.
use warm water.
6. Whether nebulization can be given for relief if cold n cough increase during change in weather & or whenever he suffers ?
If your child gets cough apply karpurathi tailam on the chest both side and gentle rub and massage for 5 minutes . this procedure will give the same effect of nebulization.
Hope I answered your query.kindly get back to me if there any query.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
clarified your doubts below
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
A) Septilin ( Himalaya) ..
pl let me know whether its safe because it contains also ingredients like methylparaben IP ?
As of my experience septilin is safe to use. I didn’t observed any adverse event.
You can start giving to your child. methylparaben is a preservative.
B) Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali
It is also good choice of medicine for respiratory problems.
2. Pl also let me know Can we start the medicines as prescribed by you to improve the immunity & body defence mechanism ?
Chyavanaprasam is a good choice of medicine to improve immunity. You can start as a prophylaxis.
The earlier quoted medicine (kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules) are good choice. however,For easy consumption for children Chyavanaprasam is best. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food.
3. Medicines like gorochanadi XXXXXXX rasandi vati,dasamoola aristam as prescribed by you can also be taken along with above medicines ? if so dose & no. of days ?
At present no need for above mentioned medicine. Too many medicine is not good. Provide nutritive food which help in improving immunity along with chyavanaprasam.
4. My son's tendency to vomit if medicine is bitter ?
Use honey as an adjuvant.
5. Any restriction in vegetable ,fruits during Ayurvedic medication ?
No restriction. If your child gets cold and cough prefer steamed and easily digestible food. Avoid biscuits,bread,fatty foods,cold water from refrigerator etc.
use warm water.
6. Whether nebulization can be given for relief if cold n cough increase during change in weather & or whenever he suffers ?
If your child gets cough apply karpurathi tailam on the chest both side and gentle rub and massage for 5 minutes . this procedure will give the same effect of nebulization.
Hope I answered your query.kindly get back to me if there any query.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear Dr. Senthilnathan,
Thanks so much for advice .
Just to understand & action on , I am just reiterating the medicines to be started :
Pl correct me if Im wrong alongwith how long to continue ?
1. Septilin Syr 2tsp twice a day
2. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food ( I hav just enquired this medicine near by ..East XXXXXXX but not found ) Any alternate ?
3. Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali - 1/2 tsp with honey at night
4. kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules ... pl advice dose
5. Kindly advice some nutritive food which can boost up immunity
6. As per one Ayurvedic specialist consulted locally ,he has adviced restriction on some foods like Tomato , Curd , cabbage , Samosa & ice cream . Do you agreed with him ?
Awaiting yr valuable input on above
Thanks so much for advice .
Just to understand & action on , I am just reiterating the medicines to be started :
Pl correct me if Im wrong alongwith how long to continue ?
1. Septilin Syr 2tsp twice a day
2. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food ( I hav just enquired this medicine near by ..East XXXXXXX but not found ) Any alternate ?
3. Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali - 1/2 tsp with honey at night
4. kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules ... pl advice dose
5. Kindly advice some nutritive food which can boost up immunity
6. As per one Ayurvedic specialist consulted locally ,he has adviced restriction on some foods like Tomato , Curd , cabbage , Samosa & ice cream . Do you agreed with him ?
Awaiting yr valuable input on above
Brief Answer:
clarification detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
I will do the needful.
1. Septilin Syr 2tsp twice a day- correct. This medicine you can give whenever he get cold and cough.
2. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food ( I hav just enquired this medicine near by ..East XXXXXXX but not found ) Any alternate ? chayavanaprasam will be available in all parts of XXXXXXX You can order through net and get it. Alternate choice is dasamoola rasayanam- 5g once in a day. After food. As it is a prophylatic you can give it for 6 months.
3. Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali - 1/2 tsp with honey at night – correct . during the episode of cold and cough
4. kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules ... pl advice dose – no need as of now. We shall wait and see the response of the above medicine. Too many medicine is not advisable.
5. Kindly advice some nutritive food which can boost up immunity -
add nuts like almond,channa,peanuts,etc. add more fiber type fruits and vegetables.pomogranate,orange,contains more anti oxidant. give daily one fruit.
6. As per one Ayurvedic specialist consulted locally ,he has adviced restriction on some foods like Tomato , Curd , cabbage , Samosa & ice cream . Do you agreed with him ?
I agree. During the time of cold and cough the above foods likely to be aggravate the condition. Kindly avoid those food..
Hope i answered your query
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
clarification detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
I will do the needful.
1. Septilin Syr 2tsp twice a day- correct. This medicine you can give whenever he get cold and cough.
2. Chyavanaprasam 5g with milk after food ( I hav just enquired this medicine near by ..East XXXXXXX but not found ) Any alternate ? chayavanaprasam will be available in all parts of XXXXXXX You can order through net and get it. Alternate choice is dasamoola rasayanam- 5g once in a day. After food. As it is a prophylatic you can give it for 6 months.
3. Chatushashthi Prahari Pipali - 1/2 tsp with honey at night – correct . during the episode of cold and cough
4. kasthuri XXXXXXX gudichi capsules ... pl advice dose – no need as of now. We shall wait and see the response of the above medicine. Too many medicine is not advisable.
5. Kindly advice some nutritive food which can boost up immunity -
add nuts like almond,channa,peanuts,etc. add more fiber type fruits and vegetables.pomogranate,orange,contains more anti oxidant. give daily one fruit.
6. As per one Ayurvedic specialist consulted locally ,he has adviced restriction on some foods like Tomato , Curd , cabbage , Samosa & ice cream . Do you agreed with him ?
I agree. During the time of cold and cough the above foods likely to be aggravate the condition. Kindly avoid those food..
Hope i answered your query
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
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Dr. Yogesh D
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