Coughs & colds
If your child has a persistent cough or cold, constant mucus production, hayfever, chest infection, wheezing or breathlessness we'll help you receive a clear diagnosis, and choose the most suitable treatment.
Families often use specialist medical diagnosis and treatment with the support of complementary therapy at Viveka, with great results.Specialist Allergy care is also available.
We recommend you begin by visiting your doctor or we will recommend a trusted paediatrician if you would like our guidance. Allergy testing may be an important part of diagnosis - either to exclude or confirm an allergy such as asthma or hayfever (rhinitis) - and is available from Dr Adam Fox at Viveka.
Medical treatment may help to relieve symptoms. There are many options, including sublingual desensitisation to reduce allergic reactions.
Surgery is sometimes needed, for instance to remove tonsils or adenoids. We offer a range of support if your child needs this level of care.
Complementary therapy can be a powerful support to medical treatment and often helps to treat recurrent problems. Homeopathy, for instance, can reduce the frequency of infections and help to boost immunity.
Looking at your child's eating pattern, intolerances and balance of vitamins and minerals may make a difference. You may visit one of our nutritionists or a dietitian specialising in paediatric allergy.
Lifestyle measures that could help depend on your child's condition. They range from improving comfort in sleep when a blocked or runny nose is disturbing, to increasing exercise to support immunity. For some allergic children reducing exposure to triggers such as dust or animals is extremely important. Our paediatric allergist, dietitian and specialist nurse are highly practical and will advise you according to your child's needs. You may also seek support from our family therapist, whose practical tips for dealing with illness, combined with emotional support, have been welcomed by families at Viveka since we first opened our doors.
