constant cough and cold

[djbham]

My 5 year old keeps picking up every bug going around this winter - she has been a bit ill for about 10 weeks now - sometimes better, sometimes worse. She is missing lots of school and is really miserable. Any advice about how to get her out of this cycle?

I would increase her intake of vitamin c. I would also use pro-biotics every morning before school. A teaspoon of honey before sleep often helps stop a nightime cough.

Also if she is stressed in anyway at school that could contribute, nothing depresses the immune system like stress.

Thanks - do you mean the little probiotic drinks?

Yes you are right - her teacher is on maternity leave and she is not so happy about school now she has gone.