Understanding Infant Spit-Up: Causes and Concerns for New Parents
Vomiting issues Hello Dr. Pei: My baby was born on May 21 of this year. Initially, he only occasionally had spitting up, but recently I have noticed that he has been spitting up continuously for two nights. He has been sleeping more than eating at night, so he only drinks once, b...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: 1. You mentioned that your baby has been sleeping more than eating at night. I suspect that it may be due to not burping properly, which can lead to the baby spitting up, coughing, and then vomiting. 2. A two-month-old male infant weighing 5800 grams is above average on th...[Read More] Understanding Infant Spit-Up: Causes and Concerns for New Parents
Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Symptoms in Children
Enterovirus I would like to ask if red spots in a child's mouth are a sign of enterovirus. Additionally, how likely is it for a child to have enterovirus with symptoms like subtle blisters? Furthermore, my child has an allergic constitution and often coughs noticeably in the...
Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Hello, Xiaoling: 1. The characteristic of enterovirus is the presence of ulcers in the oral cavity, which is usually accompanied by fever, mouth pain, and loss of appetite. The presence of red spots in the mouth does not necessarily indicate enterovirus; it is important to see i...[Read More] Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Symptoms in Children
Understanding Pediatric Health Insurance Coverage for Sinus Treatments
The reimbursement standards for Xinliu Health Insurance? Hello doctor, could you please tell me the criteria for prescribing Xinfliu at your hospital under the National Health Insurance? My baby has nasal allergies and coughs when the weather is cool in the morning and evening, b...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Penguin Mom, Hello: 1. Singulair (Montelukast) is primarily used for the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children, including the prevention of daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms, as well as the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstrictio...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Health Insurance Coverage for Sinus Treatments
Essential Feeding Tips and Concerns for Newborns: A Guide for New Moms
Neonatal Feeding Volume and Related Issues Hello Doctor: I am a new mom and have some questions to ask. 1. My baby girl is currently 1 month and 19 days old and weighed 4 kg about a week ago. I’m not sure what her current weight is. Sometimes she doesn’t finish 120 cc of formul...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. A one-month-old infant is considered normal if their weight has increased by 900-1000 grams from their birth weight, indicating adequate milk intake. It is common for newborns to have small feeding sessions due to their limited stomach capacity. The amount of formula to prepar...[Read More] Essential Feeding Tips and Concerns for Newborns: A Guide for New Moms
Understanding Seizures in Young Children: Causes and Concerns
Child experiencing muscle cramps? Hello, I would like to ask about my son who is two years and five months old. He was hospitalized for febrile seizures in September of last year and again in March of this year. The first incident occurred at home while he was using the bathroom;...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Febrile seizures typically show normal electroencephalogram (EEG) results. If seizures persist beyond the age of 5, occur without fever, or if prolonged EEG monitoring reveals abnormalities, it may indicate that the condition is not a simple febrile seizure. After ruling out stru...[Read More] Understanding Seizures in Young Children: Causes and Concerns
Managing Severe Allergic Rhinitis in Infants and Young Children
Severe Allergic Rhinitis in Infants and Young Children Dear Dr. Hsiao, Hello! I have two sons, one just turned one year old and the other just turned four. I have taken both children to see both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, and they have both been diag...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Allergic constitution requires persistence and patience to combat. Children are more likely to change their constitution (unlike adults, who find it more difficult to do so), and there is a possibility for improvement or even complete resolution. Conversely, if left unaddressed, ...[Read More] Managing Severe Allergic Rhinitis in Infants and Young Children
Managing Persistent Cough in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Coughing Hello Doctor: My 5-and-a-half-month-old baby has had three colds already. The last cold hasn't completely resolved, and now there are new symptoms. This time, he has a persistent cough that sometimes sounds like he's choking, and at times he coughs so much that...
Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Hello, Yang Ma: Your little one is only five and a half months old and has caught a cold three times, which is quite a lot. Are there other children at home? For children of this age, if they have a cough, it is essential to perform chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus. There ...[Read More] Managing Persistent Cough in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Managing Cold Symptoms and Digestive Issues in Infants
Cold and bowel issues? Hello, Doctor He: 1. I would like to ask about my daughter, who is currently two and a half months old, weighing 4,700 grams and measuring 55 centimeters. She was born weighing 2,500 grams and measuring 47 centimeters. Currently, she is consuming 140 cc of...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. At two and a half months, the weight is 4700 grams (10-25 percentile), height is 55 cm (25 percentile), and the weight has increased by 2200 grams since birth. This growth is considered normal (typically, infants gain about 1 kg per month in the first few months). It is also n...[Read More] Managing Cold Symptoms and Digestive Issues in Infants
Understanding Persistent Headaches in an 11-Year-Old: Causes and Solutions
An 11-year-old child experiencing persistent headaches? I am Mrs. Wu, and I have an 11-year-old child who frequently experiences headaches in the morning (mostly on sunny days). Sometimes, they feel nauseous while riding in a car and need to gag, but it improves afterward. We hav...
Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Approximately 7% of middle school students aged 13 to 15 experience migraine issues. When it comes to headaches, it is essential to rule out the possibility of secondary headaches, which in childhood can often be caused by conditions such as colds, fever, cavities, sinusitis, vis...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches in an 11-Year-Old: Causes and Solutions
Safe Medication Practices for Infants: Key Considerations for Parents
Medications for infants Hello, doctor: My daughter is currently 10 months old and has been coughing frequently since she was 6 months old, averaging a visit to the hospital every 1 to 1.5 months. The doctor prescribes cold syrup, allergy medication, and bronchodilator syrup, each...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Annma, Hello! 1. The safe dosage range for cold medications is relatively wide, often allowing for doses that are 1.5 to 2 times higher to still be considered safe. 2. However, taking an overdose may lead to some side effects; for example, antihistamines can cause drowsi...[Read More] Safe Medication Practices for Infants: Key Considerations for Parents
Persistent Cough and Cold in Preschoolers: What Parents Should Know
Coughing Doctor: Hello, our child is 4 years old. Since starting preschool in August, he has been coughing and has a runny nose. The cough is productive, and the nasal discharge is yellow. At night, he often wakes up with a high fever, sometimes reaching 38 degrees Celsius, and o...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In general, when a young child has a persistent cough, the most common causes are allergic bronchitis, followed by sinusitis. Other less common causes include foreign body aspiration and tuberculosis. Given your child's situation, allergic bronchitis and sinusitis should be ...[Read More] Persistent Cough and Cold in Preschoolers: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Your Child's Vomiting: Causes and Solutions
The child is continuously vomiting? My child has recently had a cold with a slight cough. Last week, in the middle of the night, he vomited (I can't remember if he coughed before that; it seemed to be out of nowhere). He vomited twice in one day. This afternoon, he napped un...
Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
Please take your child to a trusted medical center's emergency department as soon as possible, and determine if hospitalization is necessary. We sincerely wish her a speedy recovery! Hualien Hospital Pediatrics cares about you![Read More] Understanding Your Child's Vomiting: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia in Infants: Causes and Care Tips
Regarding aspiration pneumonia? Hello, Doctor: My baby is currently a little over 2 months old, almost 3 months. I would like to ask what is aspiration pneumonia. My baby often accidentally inhales nasal mucus, and I wonder if this could lead to aspiration pneumonia. Additionally...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
If a booger accidentally gets sucked into the nasal cavity or the nasopharynx, it can generally be expelled using methods such as patting the back or inducing a cough. This can help move it back out of the nasal cavity or down into the oral cavity for expulsion (and sometimes it ...[Read More] Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia in Infants: Causes and Care Tips
Differences Between Measles and German Measles in Pediatrics
The difference between measles and German measles? What is the difference between measles and rubella?
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear Michelle, The differences between measles and rubella are summarized as follows: Measles: - Causative Virus: Measles virus - Mode of Transmission: Airborne droplets or direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of an infected person. - Incubation Period: 8-13 days, typ...[Read More] Differences Between Measles and German Measles in Pediatrics
Managing Childhood Asthma: Traditional vs. Western Medicine Solutions
Should children with asthma see Traditional Chinese Medicine or Western Medicine? Is it curable? The child is over 5 years old and has been diagnosed with asthma, with allergies to dust and other allergens. They often cough, and sometimes the coughing leads to wheezing. What medi...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Asthma attacks can range from mild to severe and should not be neglected. It is advisable to keep a rescue inhaler (bronchodilator) at home, which can be used in emergencies when breathing becomes difficult (children over 5 years old can be taught to use it or use a spacer). G...[Read More] Managing Childhood Asthma: Traditional vs. Western Medicine Solutions
Understanding Bacterial and Viral Infections in Young Children
Bacteria and viruses? Hello, doctor. I have a two-year and two-month-old son. He started showing some cold symptoms on May 7th, such as a mild fever (not exceeding 39 degrees Celsius), cough, and runny nose. By May 11th, he was almost recovered. However, two days later, on May 14...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear YOYO Mom, In response to your questions, here are the details: 1. There are many reasons that can cause a child to have a fever (such as infections, autoimmune diseases, drug fever, summer fever, vaccinations, tumors, etc.). In pediatrics, over 90% of cases are due to infe...[Read More] Understanding Bacterial and Viral Infections in Young Children
Understanding Roseola: Why It Can Occur After Age Two
Roseola only appeared after the age of two? Hello, doctor~~~ My son is currently almost 2 years and 2 months old. A few days ago, he had a fever, and after the fever subsided, he developed a large rash. We took him to see a doctor, who said it was roseola. However, isn't ros...
Dr. Chen Rongtai Reply:
Hello, Little Fish's Mom. Roseola is a viral infection primarily caused by human herpesvirus types 6 and 7. It is a benign illness with very few complications or sequelae. Although it is most commonly seen in children aged six months to one and a half years, it can also occu...[Read More] Understanding Roseola: Why It Can Occur After Age Two
Addressing Digestive Issues and Asthma in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Digestive system and asthma issues? Hello, I have a few questions for Dr. Pei. My child is almost 3 months old, and his milk intake varies a lot; sometimes he only drinks 40cc. We have taken him to see a doctor and he has been given medication, but there hasn't been any impr...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The standard feeding amount is 100 to 150 cc per kilogram of body weight per day. Sometimes, variations in meal sizes are acceptable, but the total amount should meet this requirement. However, if the baby's weight is within a good range (around the 25th to 75th perce...[Read More] Addressing Digestive Issues and Asthma in Infants: A Parent's Guide
How to Differentiate Between Post-Nasal Drip and Mucus in Children
How to distinguish post-nasal drip? Hello, Doctor He. When children visit the doctor, they sometimes say they have phlegm in their trachea, and other times they mention post-nasal drip. How can we differentiate between the two?
Dr. He Ciyuan Reply:
Post-nasal drip occurs when mucus flows down the back of the throat instead of out of the nose. Older children are more likely to notice this. It can be managed with medication. When there is phlegm in the airways, patients will cough up mucus rather than having a dry cough. Phys...[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Post-Nasal Drip and Mucus in Children
Understanding Coughing in Infants: When to Seek Medical Advice
Coughing Hello: As a new mom, I have some questions to ask. 1. My son is over 2 months old, and I have recently noticed that he coughs occasionally, about 1 or 2 times each time, but it’s not frequent—around ten times a day. Should I take him to see a doctor, and what should I pa...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: 1. A baby who is over two months old and frequently coughs, with one or two coughs at a time, may have a Chlamydial infection, which requires a 14-day course of erythromycin. It could also be due to gastroesophageal reflux, which can be confirmed through examination. Res...[Read More] Understanding Coughing in Infants: When to Seek Medical Advice