Understanding Pediatric Cough: When to Seek Further Medical Care
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...
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Hello Ms. Wang: 1. You did not mention your child's age. 2. Bronchiolitis generally occurs in infants aged 6 months to 2 years, primarily caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, adenovirus, and mycoplasma infections. Currently, t...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Cough: When to Seek Further Medical Care
Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips
Asthma 1. Why do children develop asthma? 2. What are the different types of asthma? 3. How can I care for them?
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Dear Parents, 1. The primary cause of allergic asthma is a combination of a hereditary predisposition to allergies and exposure to allergens. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory response of the bronchial tubes. The persistence of this inflammatory response is closely related to the...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips
Understanding Nighttime Fever in Children: Causes and Solutions
Nighttime fever Hello, Director Zhao. My niece has been frequently experiencing fever and cold symptoms since the Lunar New Year. Since January, she has been visiting the clinic regularly and has been continuously taking medication, yet she still often coughs, has a runny nose, o...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello, 1. As you mentioned, it is highly likely that this is an allergic reaction. Allergies typically present with chronic cough in the respiratory tract, which may be more pronounced in the early morning or at night. There may also be symptoms such as chest tightness, deep bre...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Fever in Children: Causes and Solutions
Excessive Drooling in Infants: Causes and When to Worry
Saliva Hello: My child is already 5 months old, but he/she is still drooling continuously. Sometimes it seems like he/she is choking and coughs. Could you please tell me what the issue might be? Thank you!
Dr. Chen Qianyi Reply:
Hello, this mother: Starting from 3 to 4 months of age, babies experience increased saliva production, and since their swallowing function is not yet fully developed, they do not consider the appearance issue and may not continuously swallow saliva to prevent it from flowing out....[Read More] Excessive Drooling in Infants: Causes and When to Worry
Boosting Immunity in Young Children: Tips for Parents
Boosting Immunity Dear Dr. Zhao, My child is three years and three months old and frequently catches colds (almost every month). During the most recent cold, there was a wheezing sound during coughing that resembled asthma, which is quite concerning! What dietary considerations ...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Xiao Ti Zi, I apologize for the delay in my response and appreciate your understanding. There are two common reasons why children frequently catch colds. One is recurrent infections, which often occur when children attend preschool or when there are multiple children in the...[Read More] Boosting Immunity in Young Children: Tips for Parents
Post-Pneumonia Care: Essential Tips for Your Child's Health
Thank you for your attentive care of my daughter, Yi-Jun? Hello Dr. Chen, how can I prevent and maintain my health after being discharged from pneumonia?
Dr. Chen Qianyi Reply:
Most pneumonia patients continue to experience upper respiratory symptoms for some time after discharge, such as coughing and runny nose. This is especially true for infants, who have a poorer ability to clear mucus. Therefore, upon returning home after discharge, it is important...[Read More] Post-Pneumonia Care: Essential Tips for Your Child's Health
Understanding Prolonged Fever in Toddlers: Causes and Treatments
Persistent fever lasting more than five days? My child just turned two years old, but often has a fever that lasts for five consecutive days, with temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius each time. He also has a severe cough and produces a lot of phlegm, yet the doctor only men...
Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
In pediatric outpatient clinics, approximately half of young children seek medical attention due to fever. When various viruses or bacteria invade the body, they release toxins that alter the temperature-regulating center in the brain, resulting in fever. In fact, fever is just o...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Fever in Toddlers: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Gastroenteritis in Infants: Is It a Viral Infection?
Gastroenteritis? Enterovirus? Adenovirus? My daughter is currently 7 and a half months old and weighs 7.5 kg. She started experiencing mild diarrhea last Thursday (June 26), having three bowel movements a day (some formed, some semi-formed). The next day (June 27), she had two bo...
Dr. Liang Hongjian Reply:
Thank you, Miss Lan, for your letter. In response to your question, the term "cold" generally refers specifically to an illness caused by the influenza virus, with clinical symptoms typically including fever, cough, runny nose, body aches, and fatigue. On the other hand...[Read More] Understanding Gastroenteritis in Infants: Is It a Viral Infection?
Managing Frequent Colds in Children: Tips for Parents
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...
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Dear Parent, Regarding your 5-year-old child who has been attending preschool for 3 years and is experiencing frequent colds, especially worsening this year, and has been diagnosed with an allergic constitution, here are my recommendations: 1. Based on your description, it seem...[Read More] Managing Frequent Colds in Children: Tips for Parents
Should Allergic Children Continue Medication for Respiratory Issues?
Should children with allergies take medication continuously? My eldest son (three years and ten months) rarely caught colds in the past, and if he did, he would recover in less than a week. However, this time both he and his younger brother (two years and two months) have been ex...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello Richard, 1. Respiratory allergies are mostly hereditary, but the onset time can vary. Symptoms commonly begin around the age of three, when there is sufficient exposure to allergens. The main symptoms include chronic cough, runny nose, and nasal congestion, which tend to b...[Read More] Should Allergic Children Continue Medication for Respiratory Issues?
Dietary Considerations for Children with Respiratory Allergies
Dietary Issues in Children with Respiratory Allergies My son has a respiratory allergy with dust mites as the allergen. Besides controlling the home environment, are there any foods he should avoid? (For example: cold foods or seafood, etc.) Currently, he is experiencing symptoms...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello, Generally speaking, if there are no food allergies among the allergens, there is no need for special dietary restrictions. However, when children are experiencing unstable coughing, it is advisable to avoid cold foods and beverages as much as possible. Thank you for yo...[Read More] Dietary Considerations for Children with Respiratory Allergies
Managing Allergies and Cough in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Cough; allergies; food additives? 1. My sister is over eight months old and is drinking Nestlé hydrolyzed formula HA2. Previously, we introduced rice cereal as a complementary food, and now we are gradually adding wheat cereal. Both my husband and I have nasal allergies, and we h...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello Ann-ma, 1. It is generally recommended that children with wheat allergies start consuming wheat products after the age of one. 2. Hydrolyzed formula is typically advised until the age of 1 to 2 years for optimal results. 3. Allergic reactions usually manifest more noticeab...[Read More] Managing Allergies and Cough in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Cough-Induced Wheezing in Children: Asthma Insights
Wheezing caused by coughing? Dear Dr. Chang, Hello! If a child has experienced coughing that leads to bronchopneumonia with wheezing occurring more than three times, can this be considered asthma? If it is determined to be a case of asthma, is it possible for the child to be com...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello! 1. The diagnosis of asthma primarily relies on clinical symptoms. It is defined as having three or more episodes of wheezing in individuals over the age of two, confirmed by appropriate allergen testing. 2. Currently, asthma treatment is effective for the majority of patie...[Read More] Understanding Cough-Induced Wheezing in Children: Asthma Insights
Persistent Cough and Fever in Children: Causes and Solutions
Persistent cough with recurrent fever? Hello Dr. Cheng! My son is now 3 years old. He has been coughing since before the Lunar New Year, initially due to post-nasal drip. Since the fifth day of the new year, he has been experiencing intermittent fevers, with temperatures rising a...
Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
There are many causes of fever, and it is essential to identify the underlying cause in order to provide appropriate treatment to improve the condition. Administering antipyretics and suppositories only temporarily alleviates the discomfort associated with the fever. Please seek ...[Read More] Persistent Cough and Fever in Children: Causes and Solutions
Can Western and Traditional Remedies Be Safely Combined for Children's Cough?
Pediatric Cough Dr. Zhao: Hello! My 3-year-old child has bronchial sensitivity and is taking Western medicine, but is still coughing severely at night. Therefore, the family has also purchased monkey fruit powder and loquat syrup. Can Western and traditional Chinese medicine be t...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Ms. Jannien Chan, Monkey gallstones, a legendary remedy for fever and allergies, are considered an expensive traditional Chinese medicine. Please consult a pediatrician for further evaluation. If you wish to use traditional Chinese medicine, please seek a qualified and repu...[Read More] Can Western and Traditional Remedies Be Safely Combined for Children's Cough?
Frequent Colds in Children: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Frequent illness? Hello, doctor. My child often catches colds, and the symptoms include coughing, runny nose, and throat inflammation. It happens several times a month on average. What should I do?
Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
Young children typically catch colds 5 to 10 times a year. This frequency often increases when they are in preschool or when there are more young children at home, as they tend to spread infections to each other. If a child has allergic rhinitis or bronchial allergies, it can exa...[Read More] Frequent Colds in Children: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Understanding Coughing in Toddlers: Causes and Vaccination Concerns
Coughing Hello Dr. Zhao, I would like to ask about my child who is 2 years and 3 months old. Recently, he has been coughing a couple of times frequently. On the night of May 26, he had a bad cough, and in the morning, we saw a doctor who said it was nothing serious and that he ...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Miss, 1. If your child frequently experiences chronic coughing or nighttime coughs, but is normal during the day and does not exhibit other symptoms such as fever or discomfort, you should consider the possibility that your child may have a bronchial allergy. 2. Generall...[Read More] Understanding Coughing in Toddlers: Causes and Vaccination Concerns
Understanding Sleep Apnea in Children and Allergic Individuals
Temporary cessation of breathing? Hello, doctor! I have a severe allergic constitution (allergic rhinitis, asthma, drug allergies, and urticaria). When I sleep, I often unconsciously stop breathing (my husband says that after regular breathing, I suddenly stop for a few minutes a...
Dr. Liang Hongjian Reply:
Thank you, Vivian, for your inquiry regarding the related issues. Temporary cessation of breathing, known as apnea, is often observed in newborns and infants, particularly in premature infants. There are many underlying causes, with common reasons including underdeveloped brain m...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Apnea in Children and Allergic Individuals
When Should Antibiotics Be Used for Pediatric Sinus Infections?
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 ...
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Dear Parent, Your daughter is now ten months old and tends to catch a cold approximately every one and a half months, usually presenting with fever, cough, and runny nose, which can lead to yellow nasal discharge (sinusitis). Each time, the doctor prescribes Keflor for about sev...[Read More] When Should Antibiotics Be Used for Pediatric Sinus Infections?
Understanding Pediatric Tonsillitis: Fever, Blood in Stool, and Medication Concerns
Medical issues Hello Doctor, I have a question I would like to ask you. My son is currently 7 years old and has been experiencing tonsillitis with pus-filled white spots for the past few days, along with intermittent fever (usually every 4-6 hours; he spikes a high fever as soon...
Dr. Huang Zheming Reply:
Hello: The presence of blood clots in bowel movements may be caused by constipation or inflammation of the anal sphincter leading to anal fissures. Constipation can be triggered by factors such as a cold (tonsillitis), a diet low in fiber, and insufficient fluid intake. Additiona...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Tonsillitis: Fever, Blood in Stool, and Medication Concerns