What Causes Frequent Cough And Cold In A Child?

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: my child age 6 yrs always suffer from tonsil & fever problems after regular interval of 6 months how to get rid of such problems?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to reduce with age.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often cough and cold are due to viral infections although tonsillitis may or may not involve bacterial cause. Some children are more prone to catching cold and recurrent episodes are seen. This propensity gradually starts coming down on its own from the age of 7 years when the size of the tonsils starts regressing. Surgical interventions are not essential unless there are 7 or more episodes per year for 3 consecutive years.

Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component and the elevation in Immunoglobulin (possibly IgE) confirms this propensity. If cough or nasal discharge is present it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.

Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief and I would encourage the same. Give him colorful fruits and vegetables regularly. They contain vitamins, minerals and plenty of antioxidants which should help in boosting the immunity of your child.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

refer doctor consultant paper today (attached)...I this sufficient?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sufficient

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached prescription. The medicines are proper and sufficient.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar