India, Aug. 13 -- In children, frequent cold and infections are common as their immune system is still in a developing phase. However, when they become severe, it can be concerning for the parents. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Ravi Malik, paediatrics, MAMC, founder and medical director, Malik Radix Healthcare said, "With schools, daycares, and outdoor exposure, kids often fall sick more than adults. But how much is too much?" Also read | Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Dr Ravi Malik further explained what's normal and what's not, when children suffer from cold and infections often:

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it's typical for young children to experience 6-8 upper resp...