<s>[INST] my child suffers from cold very frequently and gets short breathed ?he is 3.5 years old should i give him some brandy to avoid this problem? is it safe to give brandy to such a small kids? my elders are insisting me to give him brandy? what should i do now? [/INST] Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid I having an allergy problem. Please do not give Brandy. It is not good at this age. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing, and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. Regards -  </s>