HELLO ANUBHUTI JI, BASED ON THE HISTORY YOU PROVIDED,I RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING TREATMENT PLAN FOR YOUR SON- Treatment - 1. Syrup Koflet - 1tsp thrice a day 2. Sitopaladi churna-1 tsp with honey at bedtime
Diet- . Avoid cold food items like icecream, colddrink, banana. . Avoid curd. .Avoid fried food and fast food. .Take hot milk with 1/2 tsp turmeric.
Yoga- Anulomvilom, Bhastrika Other tips- . Gargle- Add a pinch of salt in hot water and gargle twice a day. . Apply lukewarm mustard oil or Vicks over the chest area at bedtime.
Follow these and he will get relief. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
1. Dasamoolakaduthrayam kashaya choornam 1 tsp boiled in 500ml of water used as drinking water. 2. Steam inhalation if kapha is predominant. 3. Thaleesapathradichoornam 1/4 tsp 3/4 times a day
the cough seems to be a post viral infection. Follow up
Avoid chilled, dairy products and bakery products. Sy. Koflet 7.5ml thrice Sy. Septillin 10ml twice
Hello Anubhuti I can understand your concern about your son’s cough.but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
-Your son had fever initially, which has now subsided, but throat pain and cough are persisting even after antibiotics.
-This type of cough is common in children after infections because the respiratory tract remains sensitive and produces excess phlegm.
✅Why it Happens??
➡️After fever or throat infection, the body produces extra mucus. ➡️Antibiotics reduce infection but do not remove the residual Kapha (phlegm). ➡️The throat lining stays irritated, which leads to frequent cough.
As he is just 10 year old treatment will be most emphasized on home. Remedies and lifestyle change
✅HOME REMEDIES
1. Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh) – Give ½ tsp turmeric in warm milk at night. It reduces throat inflammation and improves immunity.
2. Tulsi + Honey – Crush 4–5 fresh Tulsi leaves and mix with 1 tsp honey. Give this twice daily. It acts as a natural cough reliever. (Avoid honey if any fever is still present.)
3. Ajwain & Mulethi Decoction – Boil ½ tsp ajwain and a small piece of mulethi (licorice) in 1 cup of water until half remains. Give lukewarm twice daily. This relieves throat irritation and helps clear phlegm.
4. Warm Gargles – Gargling with warm water containing a pinch of turmeric and salt 2 times a day reduces throat pain.
✅HERBAL SUPPORT
This medication are like tonic which will improve his immunity and prevent any allergic fever or post fever cough
All Medication are child safe
1 Sitopaladi Churna – ½ tsp with honey, twice daily – reduces cough and clears congestion.
2 Kantakari Avaleha – ½ tsp twice daily – soothes throat and relieves persistent cough.
✅EXTERNAL TREATMENT 1 Steam with ajwain infused warm. Water 2 Apply mild lukewarm coconut oil on his chest region and massage for 5 min before bath
✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGE
👉Give only lukewarm water for drinking, avoid cold water, ice creams, soft drinks.
❌Avoid fried, packaged, and very heavy foods which increase Kapha.
☑️Prefer light, warm, easily digestible meals – moong dal khichdi, thin dal soups, vegetable soup, upma, etc.
☑️Add a pinch of ajwain or black pepper in food to improve digestion and reduce phlegm formation.
☑️Ensure proper rest and sleep, and keep the room well-ventilated but avoid exposure to cold air.
The cough after fever is mainly due to leftover phlegm and throat irritation.
With simple home remedies like turmeric milk, Tulsi-honey, Ajwain-Mulethi decoction, and Ayurvedic support (Sitopaladi Churna, Kantakari Avaleha), your child’s cough will gradually settle within 5–7 days. Along with this, give warm light food and avoid cold, heavy items.
Wish him a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
HELLO ANUBHUTI BORA,
Your child’s illness began with fever, which subsided, then throat pain, and now cough -In Ayurveda , this is usually seen as an imbalance of Kapha dosha (phlegm/mucus) and sometimes vata dosha (causing dryness and irritation) -After a viral or bacterial infection, the body often produces mucus as a protective mechanism, which leads to cough -The goal of treatment is not just to suppress the cough, but to support the body in clearing mucus, soothing the throat, boosting digestion, and strengthening immunity so that recurrence is prevented
GOALS OF TREATMENT -relieve cough and throat irritation -reduce phlegm and congestion -improve digestion and metabolism so mucus doesn’t keep forming -prevent recurrence and strengthen immunity -support natural healing in a gentle way without unnecessary antibiotics
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + TALISADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp each with honey twice daily after meals =clears cough, reduces throat irritation, balances kapha, useful in productive cough, mild fever, and strengthen lungs
2) VASAVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily in morning =expectorant, helps clear phlegm, relieves breathlessness if present
4) YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 1/4 tsp with warm water once daily =soothes throat, anti-inflammatory, improves voice
DURATION= 5-7 days, can extend upto 2 weeks depending on symptoms
EXTERNAL MEASURES
1) STEAM INHALATION= once daily with plain water or few crushed ajwain= loosens mucus
2)CHEST MASSAGE= warm mustard oil + a pinch of rock salt, gently massaged on chest/back, cover with cotton cloth afterward
3) GARGLES (if child can safely do)= lukewarm water with a pinch of turmeric and salt
LIFESTYLE AND DAILY CARE -Keep the child in a warm environment, avoid exposure to cold winds or AC -Ensure proper rest but encourage light play when energy permits -Early bedtime= avoid late night screen exposure -Keep room well -ventilated but not damp or cold
DIET -warm soups- vegetables, moong dal -thin rice gruel with a little ginger -warm turmeric milk at night -freshly cooked, easy to digest meals
AVOID -cold drinks, ice creams, chocolates -oily, deep fried , packaged or junk food -excess curd or cheese increase phlegm
HOME REMEDIES -Tulsi + honey= crush 2-3 leaves , mix with 1 tsp honey once or twice daily -Ginger juice + honey= 1/2 tsp ginger juice with 1 tsp honey, once daily -Pippali powder + honey= small pinch once daily- boosts immunity
YOGA AND PRANAYAM
SIMPLE BREATHING EXERCISES -Deep belly breathing (make it a game- “balloon breathing”) -Anulom vilom
GENTLE ASANAS -Bhujangasana= opens chest -Balasana = relaxation
Keep sessions short (5-10 minutes), fun, and stress free
-Most coughs after fever in children are post-viral and recover in 1-2 weeks with supportive care -Ayurveda emphasizes boosting digestion, balancing kapha, and supporting immunity, not just symptom suppression -Medical supervision is essential - if cough worsens breathing becomes difficult or fever returns consult a paediatrician immediately
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Start with Yastimadhu churan 1/2tsp + Sitopaladi churan 1/2 tsp. Mix with honey and take twice daily after food Gargle with 1/2 tsp. Of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water Koflet syrup 1tsp three times daily Avoid sour fried,foods,citrus fruits,cold drink icecream.
NO NEED TO WORRY,
Start giving these medicines to your child,
1.Syp.Koflet 7.5ml thrice in a day HIMALAYA 2.Sitopaladi choorna 1gm+Honey For licking.
He will definitely get relief 😌
Take care😊
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.
Don’t worry take lavangadhi vati 1tab bd,kanakasava 20ml bd , Laxmi vilas ras 1tab bd
Simple Remedies
Vasa patra swarasa with honey 5ml with honey 3-4times per day.
Ardraka + Tulasi swarasa with honey 5ml with honey 3-4times per day.
Chewing of Yashtimadhu Khanda/ Kadiradi gutika/ Lavangadi vati.
Treatment
1) Tab. Kaphaketu rasa-1 tab. Before food 3 times with honey
2) Sitopaladi churna-2gm Guduchi sattva-500mg Yastimadhu churna-1gm Abhraka bhasma-30mg- after food 3 times with honey and adrak rasa
3) Kasaabhaya syrup-5-10ml after food 3 times
4) Swamala compound-1/4-1/2 tsf 2 times after food with honey
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya: Light and freshly cooked food, warm liquids, green leafy vegetables, cod liver oil, meat soup, pomegranate, Indian gooseberry, food of yava, godhuma.
Apathya: Stale meal, excessive cold, freezed and fermented food, bakery food, chocolates and icecreams, curd, yogurt, cheese, paneer, bakery foods, meat of domestic animals, exposure to cold, rain, dust, and wind and excess physical activity.
For your son’s persistent cough post-fever and throat pain, Ayurveda offers holistic remedies. Initially, it is important to understand any underlying dosha imbalances, particularly those associated with Kapha and Pitta, which frequently contribute to respiratory issues.
Begin with Tulsi, known for its excellent immunomodulatory properties. Prepare a Tulsi tea by boiling ten leaves in a cup of water, strain it, and offer warm. You may add honey, which is both soothing to the throat and acts as a natural expectorant. Offer this tea 2-3 times daily.
Introduce food that balances Kapha and Pitta doshas. Light, warm, and easy-to-digest foods like moong dal khichdi or a simple vegetable soup can be beneficial. Avoid cold, heavy, and oily foods, which can worsen the cough.
For topical relief, consider a warm compress with ajwain (carom seeds). Gently heat a tablespoon of ajwain seeds in a dry pan, wrap them in a clean cloth, then use the bundle to apply warmth on your son’s throat and chest. This can help reduce congestion and ease breathing. Ensure it’s not too hot to avoid any skin irritation.
Lukewarm water gargles with a pinch of turmeric and salt can also soothe a sore throat and help in clearing the respiratory tract. Encourage him to do this twice a day.
Encourage your son to maintain regular hydration. Sipping on warm herbal teas or warm water throughout the day can help in keeping his throat moistened and assist overall recovery.
Ensure that he gets ample rest. Creating a calming routine by reading or listening to soothing music before sleep can help manage stress and improve his healing journey.
If symptoms worsen, it would be wise to consult with a pediatrician or healthcare professional urgently, to ensure that any necessary allopathic interventions are not delayed.
Use 1) half tsp lukewarm Cow ghee+ pinch of sendha namak subha sham khane ke baad 2) syp. Kanthya mahakshyae 10ml+10ml lukewarm water subha sham khane ke baad
Bs itna krna 10 ke liye h…phle dins se antr dikhne lgega
Sithophaladi churna-1/4 tsp to be licked with honey Give warm milk mixed with turmeric
It seems like your son is now dealing with a cough after an episode of fever and throat pain. In Siddha-Ayurvedic tradition, it’s important to look at the underlying imbalance that might be causing these symptoms. Cough typically suggests an imbalance in the kapha dosha, and the throat pain might relate to both kapha and vata disturbances.
To help manage his cough, consider a ginger and honey remedy. Take a small piece of fresh ginger, crush it and extract the juice. Mix a teaspoon of this juice with an equal amount of honey, and have your son take this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach. Ginger helps in pacifying kapha, while honey can soothe the throat and has mild antibacterial properties.
Tulsi (holy basil) tea is another good approach. Boil a few tulsi leaves in water, strain it, and let your son sip this warm decoction. Tulsi is excellent for respiratory issues and helps balance kapha.
Additionally, steam inhalation can be helpful. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water and let him inhale the steam. It can help clear nasal and chest congestion, making breathing easier.
Ensure he’s kept warm and avoids cold and damp environments, as they can aggravate his condition. Focus on warm, nourishing foods like soups, which are easy on digestion. Avoid dairy as it can increase kapha, leading to more mucus production.
If the cough persists, is worsening, or is accompanied with difficulty breathing or any unusual symptoms, it would be prudent to consult a healthcare professional immediately. Always ensure the remedies don’t interfere with any other treatments he’s receiving.
HELLO ANUBHUTI,
Ayurvedic support for post-fever cough in kids (age 10)
1) DIET AND LIFESTYLE -give warm, light, easily digestible foo- khichdi, moong dal soup, thin rice gruel -avoid cold, fried, or heavy foods, as they aggravate kapha -warm water for sipping through the day
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
-TURMERIC MILK= 1/2 tsp turmeric + 1 glass warm milk at nigh -honey + ginger juice= 1/2 tsp mix, twice daily avoid heating honey -Tulsi tea= boil 4-5 tulsi leaves with a pinch of black pepper and a little jaggery strain give lukewarm
INTERNALLY
1) SHITOPALADI = 300 mg + honey twice daily after meals
2) TALISADI CHURNA= 300 mg + honey twice daily after meals
3) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 25ml + warm water twice daily after meals
4) GENTLE EXTERNAL CARE -warm mustard oil with ajwainseeds= ,light chest/back rub before bedtime -steam inhalation with tulsi leaves or ajwain seeds
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Sithophaladi churna 1/4-0-1/4 tsp with honey Swashari pravaha 5 ml-0- 5 ml Avoid cold fried items
