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In children, acute respiratory infections are one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality and it is of particular importance in developing countries like India. The classical Ayurveda formulations discussed here are Ativishadi Churna, Kumarakalyana Rasa and Chaturjatadi Avaleha which work on Pranavaha Srotas Rogas in childhood Ayurvedic clinical practice. Aims and Objectives: To critically analysis, some important classical Ayurveda formulations useful for treatment of respiratory tract disorders in children for its contents, mode of action and Karmukata. Materials and Methods: Various Ayurveda classics and various research article published in journals are reviewed and analyzed. Discussion: In Yoga, Ativishadi Churna drugs like Pippali, Ativisha and Shringi which are able to keep the homeostasis of all the three Doshas and helps to enhance body immunity in growing phase of child. The Yoga Kumarakalyana Rasa increase body immunity, increase liver functional capacity and corrects the homeostasis at cellular level. The Yoga Chaturjatadi Avaleha, looks like a Rasayana or supplementary Yoga which increase the immunity of child and promote the growth and development. Conclusion: From the present study it can be concluded that Ativishadi Churna, Kumarakalyana Rasa and Chaturjatadi Avaleha are quite useful in childhood upper and lower respiratory tract infections both as prophylactic and curative formulations.