2 year old with cough cold since a month - #31416
My 2 year old toddler has been suffering from cough and cold for a month now. We gave him allopathic and even ayurvedic drops ( Zeal Kid and Talisapatradi vatalam for two weeks straight) but to no respite. He looks like he is getting better and then it becomes more worse again. Since yesterday voice has become hoarse for the first time.
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take aranvinndavasa surup 2ml bd ,sitapaladhi churna 1pinch with honey
Hi sambhav this is Dr vinayak as concidering your problem no need to worry maa… see maa how the climate changes the body tries to respond according to that … as your have less immunity their may be reoccurance of this
You just not try any medicine to your child simply before that the proper daignosis done …know the proper condition if child have productive cough the what ever the kapha is their inside should be removed first * Try to avoid all triggering factors like cold items/ ice creams/exposure to cold, Ac freez items
give some warm water for drinking Rx- syp Vasokot 2tsp-0-2tsp after food T yogikantika 1 tab just to hold in mouth if not possible give with water T swasakutara rasa 0-1-0 after food
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.
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

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