Khandva. As the weather changes, the biggest impact is seen on the health of children. Especially in the cold season, complaints of cough, chest congestion, cold and difficulty in breathing become common in children. Small children are not able to express their problems properly, in such a situation the worry of the parents increases further. Increase in cough at night, wheezing sound in the chest or frequent cold are signs that the child’s respiratory system is weakening. Doctor Anil Patel of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh tells Local 18 that according to Ayurveda, Kapha dosha increases in children during the cold season. Cold things, ice cream, cold drinks, weak immunity and changing weather are the main reasons for this. The good thing is that some such indigenous and safe remedies have been suggested in Ayurveda, by adopting which children can get relief even without medicine.

Dr. Anil Patel explains that there are many reasons behind accumulation of phlegm in children, frequent eating of cold things, weak digestion, change in weather, viral infection or allergy. When phlegm increases too much, it starts accumulating in the chest and lungs, causing cough and chest tightness.

5 effective home remedies
1. Lukewarm milk with turmeric
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Mixing a pinch of turmeric in a glass of lukewarm milk before sleeping at night reduces phlegm and provides relief to the chest.

2. Mixture of ginger and honey
Ginger helps in melting phlegm. Half teaspoon ginger juice and half teaspoon honey can be given 1-2 times a day. Keep in mind that do not give honey to children below one year of age.

3. Basil decoction
Tulsi is considered nectar for the lungs. Boil 5-6 basil leaves and a little ginger in a cup of water. When it cools down, give 2-3 spoons to children.

4. Get steamed
By giving lukewarm steam once a day, the phlegm accumulated in the chest gets loosened. Be extremely careful with small children.

5. Bake with celery bundle
Heat the celery lightly, tie it in a cloth and apply it lightly on the child’s chest and back. This provides relief from chest tightness.

Take special care of food
Doctors say that children should not be given ice cream and cold things in winter. Feed lukewarm water, soup, porridge and khichdi. Also avoid excessive sweets and junk food.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?
If the child has severe difficulty in breathing, high fever persists, cough does not get better in 5-7 days or the child looks very lethargic, then it is important to immediately consult a doctor. Children’s health is very delicate. In such a situation, if these home remedies are adopted as soon as the initial symptoms appear, relief can be provided to a great extent. Also keep the children warm, take care of nutrition and take care of them according to the season.