Addressing Speech Clarity Issues in Children: What Parents Should Know
Children with unclear pronunciation or articulation difficulties? Doctor, my child is already seven years old, but there are some words that he does not pronounce clearly, such as "pants," "belly," and "rabbit," mixing up the sounds of ㄎ, ㄉ, and ㄊ. W...
Dr. Huang Zheming reply Pediatrics
According to what you mentioned, there are generally no issues. For a detailed evaluation, you may follow up with an otolaryngologist to check for any problems with the tongue, oral cavity, or vocal cords.[Read More] Addressing Speech Clarity Issues in Children: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Vomiting in Infants: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Pediatric vomiting User question: My 6-month-old baby has been coughing occasionally, and after one or two coughs, he sometimes gags, although most of the time he doesn't actually vomit anything. Occasionally, he does bring up some food from his stomach. However, he doesn&#x...
Dr. Huang Zheming reply Pediatrics
Coughing severely to the point of vomiting is a natural phenomenon; however, it is important to first determine whether the cough is caused by a cold. It is advisable to seek further evaluation at a hospital to avoid any delay in treatment.[Read More] Understanding Vomiting in Infants: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Understanding Pharyngitis in Young Children: Is It Always Caused by Enterovirus?
Pediatric pharyngitis Hello Dr. Huang: May I ask, if a child is diagnosed with pharyngitis, does it necessarily mean they are infected with enterovirus? Thank you for your clarification.
Dr. Huang Zheming reply Pediatrics
Pharyngitis can be caused by viral and bacterial infections, with viral infections being more common. Common viral causes include herpes simplex virus, herpetic stomatitis, coxsackievirus, and hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Symptoms often begin with sore throat, difficulty breathin...[Read More] Understanding Pharyngitis in Young Children: Is It Always Caused by Enterovirus?
Is My 15-Month-Old Daughter Underweight at 7.8 kg? Pediatric Concerns
My 15-month-old child weighs less than 8 kilograms. Is there a problem? Hello, my little sister was born weighing 3200 grams, but her current weight is less than 8 kg, approximately 7.8 kg. When we take her to the hospital for check-ups due to colds, the doctors say she is underw...
Dr. Huang Zheming reply Pediatrics
Your child seems to be slightly underweight, but this does not necessarily indicate a problem. While the normal weight range for a 15-month-old girl is approximately 8.6 to 13.4 kilograms, if the parents are on the shorter side, it can result in the child being smaller in stature...[Read More] Is My 15-Month-Old Daughter Underweight at 7.8 kg? Pediatric Concerns