2 year old with cough cold since a month - #31416

Dear Sambhav. Start with Giloy satva 1/4th tsp. + Yastimadhu churan 1/2tsp+ sitopaladi churan 1/2 tsp. With honey once daily after food. Balchaturbhadra 1/2 tsp with water. Avoid sugary foods, cold foods, exposure to cold, windy areas.

Talishadi powder 1/2tsf with honey Arvindasava 3 ml once a day Balchaturbhadra syp 2.5 ml twice a day

Hello. First of all u need to Stop milk and milk products . Stop biscuits completely. If ur Child is having chocolates , sweets , cheese Stop it. Give Syrup Whooping cough (Rasashala) 2.5 ml + 2.5 ml warm water 3 to 4 times a day. Give syrup Balchaturbhadra(Dhutpapeshwar) 2.5 ml + 2.5 ml warm water 2 times a day . Combination - 5 tabs of laxmivilas rasa + 10 gm sitopaladi xhurna + 5 gm yachting churna + 1 gm turmeric churna . Make powder. Take 1/2 tsp 3 times a day with honey and tulsi leaves juice for 5 days. After 5 days uodate

1.Sitopladi churna 1/4 tsp thrice daily with1/2 tsp of honey 2.Syp. Kuka 1 tsp thrice daily 3.Tulsi Drops 2 drops in 1 cup of warmwater twice daily

No need to worry,

First of all avoid excessive kaphavardhak ahar vihar like too sweet,sour,salty, cold items etc.

Start giving SYP.KOFLET 7.5ml twice in aday. To your child.

Follow up after 1 month.

Take care😊

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.

Avoid kapha aggravating factors Cold exposure, milk and milk products.

1. Vyoshadi vatakam 1/2 tsp mixed with honey in a vessel and administered to child in divided doses, three times a day.

2. Kushmanda rasayanam 1/4 tsp at night.

Hello Sambhav,

For toddlers, frequent cough and cold are common due to immature immunity and sensitive airways. Since your child has been suffering for over a month with hoarseness now, it needs careful attention.but dont worry we are here to help ypu out😊

✅ What You Can Do at Home (Safe Remedies)

For Toddlers it is always better to rely on natural home remedies rather than mediactions

👉Warm Ajwain & Garlic Potli Fomentation – Dry roast a little ajwain + 1 garlic pod, tie in cotton cloth, gently rub on chest and back (not too hot). Helps loosen congestion.

👉Tulsi + Honey (for above 1 yr age) – 2–3 drops of tulsi juice mixed with honey, once daily, improves immunity & cough.

👉Sonth (dry ginger) water – boil a pinch in water, give lukewarm sips to reduce phlegm.

Keep chest & feet warm – avoid cold foods, exposure to AC/fan directly.

Light, easily digestible diet – moong dal khichdi, warm soups; avoid curd, banana, fried foods.

✅AYURVEDIC MEDICATION

1 Sitopaladi Churna ½ tsp with honey twice daily (very mild, safe for kids in small doses with honey)

2 Kantakari Avaleha ¼ tsp follwed by warm water – strengthens lungs & reduces recurrent cough.

Important Warning Signs (see nearby pediatrician immediately if any appear)– Noisy breathing or difficulty in breathing High fever Child refusing feeds or becoming drowsy Worsening hoarseness or persistent barking cough (could indicate laryngitis)

👉 For now: warm fomentation, tulsi-honey, ginger water, light diet, and avoid cold foods. 👉 Consult a pediatrician if hoarseness worsens (to rule out throat infection )

Wish your toddler a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

​I understand your concern about your toddler’s persistent cough and cold, especially with the new symptom of a hoarse voice. While

​ ​Ayurvedic Understanding of Cough, Cold, and Hoarse Voice

​Dosha Imbalance: In Ayurveda, a persistent cough and cold, especially with a hoarse voice, are often linked to an imbalance of the Vata and Kapha doshas.
​Kapha: This dosha governs mucus and can lead to congestion in the chest and nasal passages, which can be a primary cause of cough.
​Vata: This dosha governs movement and can get aggravated, causing dryness and irritation in the throat and lungs. This can lead to a dry, irritating cough and a hoarse voice. The hoarse voice (Swarabheda) is specifically associated with Vata imbalance.
​The Vicious Cycle: The recurring pattern you describe, where your toddler seems to get better and then worsens again, could be due to a deep-seated imbalance that is not being fully addressed. The body’s immune system (Ojas) may be weakened, making it susceptible to recurrent infections.

​Ayurvedic Opinion on the Remedies You’ve Used ​Talisapatradi Vatalam (Talisapatradi Churna): This is a well-known Ayurvedic formulation for respiratory and digestive issues. It is often used for cough, cold, and a hoarse voice as it is believed to help balance Kapha and Vata doshas. It is generally considered safe for children, but the dosage and duration should always be guided by a practitioner.
​Zeal Kid Drops: This is a proprietary Ayurvedic product. Its ingredients, such as Tulsi, Vasaka, and Yashtimadhu, are known for their benefits in treating cough and cold, easing congestion, and soothing the throat.
​The fact that these remedies have not provided lasting relief for your toddler suggests that a deeper look into the underlying cause is needed.

​ ​Dietary Adjustments: ​Warm, Easily Digestible Food: Offer warm, freshly prepared food and avoid cold, heavy, or processed foods, which can increase Kapha and mucus production.
​Hydration: Ensure your child drinks plenty of warm water throughout the day. ​Avoid: Dairy products (milk, curd, cheese) and sugary or fried foods, as they can contribute to mucus.
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​ ​Lifestyle: ​Rest: Ensure your toddler gets adequate rest, which is crucial for the body to heal and regain strength.
​Warmth: Keep your child warm and protect them from cold or dry weather.
​Gentle Massage (Abhyanga): A gentle massage with warm sesame or mustard oil on the chest and back can help with congestion.

Treatment

1) sitopaladi churna-2gm+ guduchi satva- 250 mg+ yashtimadhu churna-1gm+ abhraka bhasma-30 mg - after food 3 times with honey and adrak rasa

2) bala chaturbhadra -2 ml - 2 times after food ​

HELLO SAMBHAV,

Your 2 year old has had repeated cough and cold for about a month. In children this age, immunity is still developing, so they are naturally prone to frequent colds. But when it keeps coming back or lingers, it means something is making his body unable to fully clear the problem. -The horse voice suggests the throat and voice box are now irritated or swollen -In Ayurveda, this is usually seen as an imbalance of Kapha dosha (excess mucus, heaviness, congestion), often mixed with vata dosha (dryness, irregularity, changeability- which shows up as cough getting better and then worse again). -If untreated this can keep cycling : mucus builds up -> partial recovery-> another trigger (like weather change or food) makes it worse again.

TREATMENT GOALS Ayurveda doesn’t just chase away symptoms. It works on layers -relieve current cough, cold, and hoarseness -remove the root causes (kapha triggers, weak digestion, environmental irritants) -strengthen immunity and throat health so the cycle doesn’t repeat

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA = Tiny pinch 250mg mixed with honey twice daily =lightens kapha, eases cough, supports breathing

2) YASHTIMADHU SYRUP= 2 ml diluted in water at night =soothes horseless, reduces throat inflammation

3) KANTAKARI SYRUP= 3 ml with warm water twice daily =good for chronic cough ,supports lung strength

EXTERNALLY

1) OIL MASSAGE= warm mustard oil massage to chest, back, and soles of feet followed by a warn bath =improves circulation, balances vata, helps breathing

2) STEAM THERAPY = not direct steam but sitting in a steamy bathroom for 5-7 minutes helps loosenmucus

LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS -Avoid sudden temperature shifts -ensure child doesn’t sleep directly under a fan or in draft areas -adequate rest and warm clothing, especially protecting chest and throat

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS -Avoid kapha aggravating foods= cold milk , yogurt, bananas, ice creams, bakery products, fried junk -Favour warm, light, digestible foods= vegetables soups, khichdi with a little ginger, warm water sips -Spices In tiny toddler= safe amounts= turmeric, cumin, ajwain (helps clear mucus) -Honey (after age 1)= half teaspoon mixed with warm water or ginger juice is soothing (but dont heat honey)

HOME REMEDIES -Ajwain potali= roast ajwain in a cloth bundle, let it cool to warm, and place near chest (not directly on skin) for relief -Turmeric milk -Tulsi decoction mixed with honey

Your child’s condition is a mix of natural toddler susceptibility and possible underlying aggravators. Ayurveda looks at this not just as “cough” but as a cycle of kapha imbalance, weak digestion/immunity, and environmental triggers

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELFPUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Kantakari avalehyam half teaspoon twice a day after food Haridra kanda half teaspoon with warm milk twice a day after food

Gopichandanadi gulika 1 to be mixed with Breast milk and given 2 times a day

Vyosadi vatakam 1 pinch with honey

Eladi cough syrup 3ml 2 times daily

Additional Recommendation

Schedule routine blood investigations to: - Rule out underlying infections - Identify potential allergic factors - Monitor your health and address any further episodes

It’s better to consult Pediatrician once

When a toddler persistently battles cough and cold, especially with the fluctuation of symptoms, it can be quite concerning. In Ayurveda, lingering respiratory issues often relate to an imbalance in Kapha dosha, which leads to excess mucus production, or a weakened Agni, the body’s digestive and metabolic ability. Given the persistent nature and now hoarseness, it’s crucial to approach this with balanced methods while also considering further medical evaluation if symptoms worsen.

Firstly, consider his diet and ensure it’s not conducive to increasing Kapha. Foods that are heavy, cold, or excessively oily should be avoided. Give him warm, easily digestible foods like kichadi with a little ghee, which can help improve Agni. Avoid dairy products temporarily since they can thicken mucus.

Additionally, a warm Tulsi (Holy Basil) tea can be quite beneficial. Steep a few leaves in hot water, allowing it to cool to a lukewarm temperature, suitable for toddlers, and let him sip it throughout the day. Another age-old remedy involves placing a small amount of Vasa syrup, made form the Adhatoda vasica plant, that is known for its expectorant properties and can help in easing cough.

For external application, applying a little warm sesame oil mixed with a pinch of camphor to the child’s chest and back can provide comfort. Please, make sure it’s warmed just enough not to harm his sensitive skin.

Ensure that the environment remains warm and free from drafts. Humidifiers can help especially during sleep to maintain moisture in the air, preventing further irritation. Inhaling steam infused with a few drops of eucalyptus oil, from a safe distance, may also relieve congestion.

Since the hoarse voice could indicate laryngeal irritation or infection, please consult with a pediatrician if it persists or his condition deteriorates further. It is important not to delay medical review should he develop a fever,difficulty breathing or signs of distress.

A persistent cough and cold in a toddler, especially with the voice becoming hoarse, suggests that it might not just be a simple case of a viral infection. It could indicate an underlying imbalance in the respiratory and digestive systems, often seen when Kapha dosha is aggravated. It’s essential to address the root cause effectively.

First and foremost, ensure that your toddler is assessed by a pediatrician to rule out any serious underlying condition, especially as it’s lingering for a month. This is important to ensure there’s no risk to his respiratory health.

If cleared, from a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, consider the following:

1. Focus on the toddler’s diet. Avoid dairy products which can increase Kapha, like milk and yogurt, for the time being. Introduce warm, light meals that are easy to digest and avoid cold foods or drinks. Use plenty of fresh ginger in cooking as it helps to pacify Kapha and enhance agni (digestive fire).

2. Use Tulsi (Holy Basil) tea. Boil a few fresh Tulsi leaves in water and let your toddler drink it lukewarm, once or twice a day. Tulsi is known for its expectorant properties and helps in relieving cough.

3. Turmeric can be quite beneficial due to its anti-inflammatory properties. You can mix a small pinch with warm water or warm milk, and give it to your toddler before bedtime. Ensure no honey is introduced.

4. Nasya treatment involves gently applying a drop or two of warm sesame oil in the nostrils which might help in clearing nasal congestion. Make sure the oil is lightly warmed and test it on your skin before application.

5. Keep him hydrated with warm fluids, and ensure his rest environment is free of allergens or irritants, which could exacerbate symptoms.

Monitor the symptoms closely, and if his hoarseness or general condition does not improve or worsens, get further medical evaluation. Make sure all suggestions are done with caution, and always prioritize safety and pediatric advice.

HELLO SAMBHAV,

CAUSES= weak digestion, exposure to cold/dust, kapha vitiation

DOSHAS= predominantly kapha, with possible vata association (dryness, hoarseness)

VYADHI= recurrent kasa- pratishyaya progressing to swara bheda

MANAGEMENT

DIET -warm, light, easily digestible foods -avoid curd, banana, cold drinks, fried food, excess sweets -give lukewarm water, soups with a pinch of dry ginger

LIFESTYLE -protect from cold wind and dust -keep chest/neck warm -gentle steam inhalation with ajwain or tulsi leaves- very mild

MEDICATIONS

1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + HONEY= Just a pinch should be licked for cough

2) VASAVALEHA= 1/4 tsp with warm water

3) HARIDRA + HONEY= little dose licked

LOCAL REMEDY -Lukewarm water gargle with pinch of turmeric + salt- if child can gargle -Massage with warm sesame oil on chest and back before sleep

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA