Doctor Share Tips To Prevent Children From Being Attacked By Recurrence Of Cold Cough

Illustration of children coughing colds (image: Pexel)

JAKARTA - Veil cough disease (pil) is repeatedly experienced by many people, especially children. This is certainly not good for children's growth and development if it continues to occur.

Therefore, the role of parents to overcome it is very important. According to pediatrician, dr. Anya Ayu Paramastri, the main cause of bapil is viral infection, so parents must strengthen their child's immune system to prevent the disease from happening.

"Because it is a disease like this, especially respiratory tract infections are very easily transmitted and the cause is almost always a virus. So, the most important thing is to strengthen children's immune system," said Doctor Anya, when met in the Senayan area, Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

To increase children's immunity, Doctor Kanya shares some tips that parents can try. Starting from making sure your child gets enough nutrition and sleep.

Then the complete nutritional intake of children such as protein, vitamins, and minerals must be equipped because it forms a strong immune system. Enough sleep is also important because it can help the recovery process of the body and is important to maintain hormonal stability, and support optimal growth.

Immunization of children must also be completed. This is because some immunizations such as pneumokokus vaccine, influenza, are very useful in protecting children from bacterial infections or viruses that attack the respiratory system.

"Don't forget the importance of immunization. There are several types of immunizations that can help prevent acute respiratory tract infections," he explained.

"By immunizing according to schedule, parents help strengthen their child's body defense from an early age," he added.

In addition, children must also be accustomed to exposure to the morning sun, to fulfill vitamin D, which is important to maintain the immune system. Then no less important is to teach children the habit of living cleanly and healthy from an early age, to prevent various diseases.

"Getting used to children wearing masks, especially children over the age of two, teaching how to wash their hands with running water, and alcohol-based soap or hand sanitizer, and teaching correct cough ethics," concluded Doctor Manya.