Dr. Zhang Jinglong reply Pediatrics Question

Children with oral thrush? Hello Dr. Zhang, My child is 13 months old and has recently been ill with diarrhea for two to three days. We visited the hospital, received medication, and his bowel movements have returned to normal. However, he has developed oral thrush. The doctor p...

Coughing The child was diagnosed with a cold two weeks ago and, despite taking medication, developed bronchiolitis a week later, for which they have been on medication for another week. The cough has improved, but the nasal discharge has become thicker and more abundant. Does thi...

Is it suitable for newborns to drink Gan Li tea? Hello Dr. Chang, my younger brother is currently almost 3 months old and is being cared for by my mother-in-law. At birth, he was consuming about 60cc of formula every 3 hours, and now he is taking approximately 110cc every 3 hours...

Asthma 1. Why do children develop asthma? 2. What are the different types of asthma? 3. How can I care for them?

Do two-month-old infants need to drink water? Hello! 1. My child is currently over two months old. Previously, he would cry and spit up frequently during the night, so we sought medical advice. Doctor A mentioned that he has phlegm and suggested that besides chest percussion, h...

Asthma and allergy issues? Dear Dr. Chang, I have the following questions: 1. For children with allergic reactions to food or dairy products, should they completely avoid these foods? If avoidance is necessary, how can they supplement calcium and protein from other sources? Is ...

Sabin vaccine issues? Hello Doctor: My son received the quadrivalent vaccine (at 18 months) on February 18, and during the oral administration of the Sabin vaccine, the nurse seemed to have accidentally administered an extra drop (a total of three drops). A week later, my son dev...

Vaccine administration The child is over 6 months old and received vaccinations at 4 months, with the injection site on the left upper arm. At 6 months, there is redness and a hard lump at the injection site. Can the injection site for a child under 1 year old still be the left u...

Cleaning the genital area of an infant male? Hello! At what age should the foreskin of a baby boy be gently retracted for cleaning? How often should it be cleaned, or should it be cleaned daily? Thank you for your response.

The young girl has erythematous lesions on her hands? Our daughter is about five and a half years old. In mid-June, we went to Lushan in Nantou to enjoy the hot springs. She had a great time, but when we returned to the hotel room, we noticed small red spots on her hands (please ...

Vaccination Hello, doctor: My baby received the first dose of the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine when he/she was two months old. Now that he/she is four months old, I would like to know if it is possible to administer the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-Hib-IPV-HepB)...

Chickenpox Will everyone get chickenpox? If so, why is there a chickenpox vaccine? Does having it once provide lifelong immunity?

Children are prone to catching colds? Hello, my child is currently 5 years old and has been in kindergarten for 3 years. However, he has been experiencing frequent colds, especially this year, which has become more severe. He has been diagnosed with an allergic constitution. I wo...

Addition of complementary foods A baby girl is over eight months old and is drinking Nestlé hydrolyzed formula HA2. Both my husband and I have nasal allergies. When is it appropriate to start feeding her bone broth and anchovy paste? Additionally, what precautions should we take ...

Diaper rash Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about my daughter who is now one and a half years old. About three to four weeks ago, she developed small red bumps in her diaper area. Initially, the pediatrician said it was diaper rash. However, in the past week, the bumps have ...

Hydrocele Dear Dr. Chang, My two-month-old child is experiencing scrotal swelling. What care considerations should I keep in mind? Will excessive crying worsen the condition? Additionally, after returning from the hospital, I noticed that my child's voice is hoarse. The doc...

Neonatal issues Hello Dr. Chang, My son is a 10-day-old newborn, and after returning home, I've noticed that he often hiccups after feeding. Why does he hiccup so frequently? Is there any relation to this? Additionally, how can I assess whether a newborn is too cold or too ...

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Hello doctor: Can idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) be completely cured? What precautions should be taken in caring for a child with this condition? Does steroid treatment have any effects on children?

When to use antihypertensive medications? My daughter is ten months old and tends to catch a cold approximately every month and a half, usually accompanied by fever, cough, and runny nose, which leads to yellow nasal discharge (sinusitis). Each time, the doctor prescribes Keflor ...