What causes recurrent cough and cold in a toddler?

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I read your query and understand your concern.

Your son seems to be suffering from asthma. It is a hypersensitive disorder where the airways are hyper-reactive. The lasting solution is the avoidance of triggering factors. The hypersensitiveness can not be cured by medicines, but can be kept to a minimum using steroids and other medications. I suggest you take the medication as the doctor has told you to. A Levolin inhaler (Levosalbutamol 0.63 mg) is for acute episodes, and Budecort (Budesonide 0.5 mg) is to be used for a longer duration. Budecort contains a steroid component, which reduces airway inflammation. In addition, it has to be tapered before stopping. Tapering means the reduction of the dose gradually over days rather than an abrupt stoppage of medication.

Montair contains Montelukast, which is a leukotriene inhibitor and reduces the concentration of pro-inflammatory substances. The drug is helpful during acute episodes. Some tips to help might include:

1. Try to avoid cold winds, dust, house dust, etc.

2. After the kid wakes up, remove the bedspread and take it out of the house and vigorously shake it to remove all dead skin cells, dust, dirt, etc.

3. During the windy season, construction materials from construction sites may trigger asthma episodes. Pollen from the garden can also do the same. One must make a note of the triggering factors so that next time they can be avoided.

Adequate nutrition, which stresses building the right immunity for your child, is very important. Foods rich in green leafy vegetables, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and all the vitamin B complex and minerals are important to build immunity. Taking a portion of amla (gooseberry) every day can help your kid get adequate vitamin C. Provide him with an iron and potassium-rich meal. A strong immunity can help avoid small offending agents. However, the best method is to avoid triggering factors.

I hope that you get your answer.

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Thank you.