Does your child keep getting cough and cold again and again?
Specialist Ayurveda consultation for recurring cough, cold, sneezing and nasal congestion in children.
Online consultation available
Does your child keep getting cough and cold again and again?
Specialist Ayurveda consultation for recurring cough, cold, sneezing and nasal congestion in children.
Online consultation available
Does this sound familiar?
“My child seems to catch a cold very frequently.”
“The cough gets better, but keeps coming back.”
“There is always some sneezing, running nose or blocked nose.”
The child gets better. A few days or weeks pass. Then the symptoms start again.
When this pattern keeps repeating, it may be useful to look at the child’s case more closely rather than simply assuming that every episode is the same.
Frequent colds do not always mean poor immunity
Young children can naturally get several viral colds in a year, particularly when they attend school or childcare and are frequently exposed to other children.
So repeated coughs and colds do not automatically mean that your child has “weak immunity.”
At the same time, symptoms that keep returning, last longer than expected or follow a particular pattern may deserve a closer assessment.
The doctor may need to understand whether the child is experiencing repeated viral illnesses or whether concerns such as nasal allergy, persistent respiratory symptoms or an ENT problem should also be considered.
The first step is assessment — not assumption.
Meet your Ayurveda Paediatrics doctor
Dr. Krishnasree
BAMS, MBA (H. Admin) | 15+ years of clinical experience
Dr. Krishnasree specialises in Ayurvedic paediatric care, with a focus on addressing childhood health concerns and supporting healthy growth and development.
Dr Ankit Lakra
BAMS, MD – Kaumarbhritya (Balaroga)
Dr Ankit specialises in Ayurveda Paediatrics and child healthcare. His clinical work includes paediatric, developmental and other complex childhood health concerns.
Dr Deepthi P
BAMS, MD (AYU) | 13+ years of clinical experience
Dr Deepthi has extensive clinical experience across adult, paediatric and adolescent care, including selected child-development and behavioural concerns.
Why do parents consider Ayurveda when the problem keeps returning?
Parents may consider an Ayurveda consultation after their child has already received treatment for previous episodes.
What they are often looking for at this stage is a broader assessment of the recurring pattern.
An Ayurveda Paediatrics consultation may be considered when:
Cough and cold episodes keep returning
Sneezing or nasal blockage happens frequently
Sleep or appetite gets disturbed during episodes
There appears to be a seasonal, environmental or other recurring pattern
Parents want diet, digestion, sleep and daily routine to be considered along with the respiratory complaint
The problem needs to be reviewed and followed over time
This does not mean Ayurveda is appropriate for every child with recurring cough and cold.
The doctor first assesses the child and then decides what kind of care is appropriate.
What will the doctor look at?
Recurring cough and cold is not assessed only by asking what medicine the child took during the last episode.
Depending on your child’s symptoms, the doctor may review:
How frequently it happens
How often the child develops cough, cold, sneezing or nasal blockage and how long each episode lasts.
The pattern of symptoms
Whether symptoms are more frequent during particular seasons, at night, in the morning, around dust or in other situations.
Previous illnesses and treatment
Previous diagnoses, medicines, antibiotics, inhalers and other treatments the child may have received.
Previous illnesses and treatment
Previous diagnoses, medicines, antibiotics, inhalers and other treatments the child may have received.
Nose, throat and respiratory history
Persistent nasal blockage, mouth breathing, snoring, allergies, wheezing or other relevant symptoms.
Appetite and digestion
Appetite, digestion and bowel patterns, particularly where these are relevant to the overall assessment.
Sleep
Whether coughing, congestion or breathing problems are disturbing the child’s sleep.
Diet and daily routine
Relevant food habits, activity, school routine and other aspects of the child’s daily life.
Growth and general health
The child’s overall health and growth history where relevant.
Previous medical reports
Investigations, prescriptions, allergy reports, scans or specialist reports can be reviewed during the consultation.
If Ayurveda care is appropriate
The care plan is decided after assessing the individual child.
Depending on the case, it may include:
Doctor-prescribed Ayurveda medicines
Dietary recommendations
Advice on daily routine
Guidance relevant to the child’s symptoms
Follow-up consultations
Review of progress and modification of the care plan where requir
There is no standard cough-and-cold medicine or programme given to every child.
The child’s age, symptoms, health history and existing treatment all need to be considered.
Already seeing a paediatrician or ENT doctor?
That is useful information — bring it with you.
You do not have to disregard your child’s previous or ongoing medical care to consult a UWAY Ayurveda doctor.
You can share:
Previous prescriptions
Blood-test reports
Allergy investigations
X-rays or scans
ENT reports
Details of previous infections
Current medicines or inhalers
Other relevant medical records
The doctor will take this information into account while assessing your child’s case.
Do not stop your child’s existing medicines simply because you are beginning an Ayurveda consultation.
If any change to an existing treatment is being considered, discuss it with the appropriate treating doctor.
What if it is more than repeated colds?
Sometimes symptoms parents describe as “frequent cold” need a different kind of assessment.
For example:
Persistent nasal blockage
Frequent sneezing or nasal symptoms
Recurrent wheezing
A cough that persists
Significant snoring
Mouth breathing
Difficulty breathing
Other unusual or persistent symptoms
may require a paediatric, respiratory, allergy or ENT assessment.
If the UWAY doctor believes your child requires a physical examination, investigation or another specialist’s opinion, you will be advised accordingly.
Can the consultation be online?
For some children, the initial consultation can be conducted online.
You can discuss your child’s:
Recurring symptoms
Medical history
Previous treatment
Current medicines
Previous reports
Diet and routine
with the doctor from home.
If a physical examination or further investigation is required, the doctor will advise you on the appropriate next step.
How UWAY Paediatric Care Works
1. Tell us what has been happening
Briefly describe your child’s symptoms and how frequently they occur.
2. Share relevant history and reports
Previous prescriptions, investigations and medical reports can be reviewed.
3. Consult the doctor
The doctor assesses the recurring pattern along with relevant aspects of your child’s health.
4. Understand the next step
If Ayurveda care is appropriate, the doctor explains the care plan and follow-up.
If another examination, investigation or specialist assessment is needed, you will be advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Young children can develop several viral respiratory infections in a year, particularly when they attend school or childcare.
Frequency alone therefore does not necessarily mean there is an underlying health problem.
If the episodes are persistent, unusually severe, associated with other symptoms or repeatedly affecting the child’s daily life, a medical assessment may be useful.
No.
Children may experience frequent respiratory infections simply because they are repeatedly exposed to viruses.
Symptoms that appear to be repeated colds may sometimes also need assessment for other causes.
It is better not to assume that every recurring cough or cold is due to “weak immunity”.
This depends on the child’s condition and current treatment.
Tell the doctor about all medicines, inhalers, supplements and treatments your child is currently receiving.
Do not stop an existing prescribed medicine without discussing it with the appropriate treating doctor.
Not necessarily.
Some cases can begin with an online consultation.
After reviewing the child’s symptoms, history and available reports, the doctor will advise whether a physical examination or further investigation is needed.
There is no standard duration.
It depends on the nature of the problem, how frequently symptoms occur, the child’s medical history and the child’s response to care.
The doctor can discuss the expected follow-up after assessing your child.
Not sure whether Ayurveda is appropriate for your child?
You do not have to decide that yourself.
Tell us what your child has been experiencing, how often it happens and what treatment has already been given.
The doctor can assess the case and advise you on the appropriate next step.
When your child needs urgent medical care
An online Ayurveda consultation should not delay urgent medical assessment.
Seek immediate medical attention if your child has severe difficulty breathing, bluish lips or face, seizures, loss of consciousness, severe dehydration, appears unusually drowsy or seriously unwell, or has another symptom that concerns you urgently.
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