Cough, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 8

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, my baby is a 35-week premature infant! He is currently two years and one month old. He has had severe colds in the past, so this year I took him to get the flu vaccine. Since receiving the first dose, he ...

After receiving the combination vaccine, what is the latest time to administer the second dose without affecting its efficacy? 1. The child is currently five months old. After receiving the first dose of the DTaP-Hib-IPV vaccine on August 17, the second dose was originally schedu...

Runny nose Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask you a question. My daughter is almost two years old and three weeks ago she had gastroenteritis. In addition to vomiting and diarrhea, she also had a fever. We visited the clinic twice, and after about a week of medication, she rec...

Symptoms of enterovirus infection? What are the symptoms of enterovirus? My child, who is about 5 years old, started having a runny nose and a slight cough a few days ago, but has not had a fever. However, there are sores on both sides of the tongue. We took him to see a doctor y...

Medications for Newborns Dr. Chang: Hello! My child is 40 days old and visited the clinic due to a cold. I would like to ask if the following medications are safe for him. Is it safe to use any that contain codeine? I'm really worried since he is so young. 1. Secorine (Antic...

Dry cough in children? My child is nine years old and is a boy. He has a condition characterized by a frequent dry cough, without any phlegm—just cough, cough, cough! Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have indicated that it is caused by allergies. He has been...

Do you need mite-proof bedding? Earwax? Hello Dr. Hong, I have a 2.5-year-old child who has recently been diagnosed with moderate allergies and has developed a specific sensitivity to dust mites. Since we are planning to update his bedding, should I specifically prepare dust mi...

Dark circles under the eyes? The baby is almost eight months old. Recently, there has been a light red bruise appearing under the eyes. Can babies also have dark circles? Is it caused by lack of sleep, or could it be due to allergies? Growth status: approximately 8.6 kg and 72 cm...

Why does a child's cough persist? Hello, my son is 1.4 years old and has had a fever since April 28, which has lasted almost a month now, although he is still on medication. During this time, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with bronchiolitis, with excessive phlegm causing...

If you're experiencing nasal congestion at night that makes it difficult to sleep, here are some suggestions: 1. **Use a Humidifier**: Adding moisture to the air can help relieve nasal congestion. 2. **Elevate Your Head**: Sleeping with your head elevated can I would like t...

Coughing Hello Doctor: My daughter is 4 years and 2 months old. Recently, she had a cold with a runny nose and cough, so we took her to the doctor. After taking cold medication, her cough persisted, particularly when lying down. The doctor prescribed a long-acting cough medicine,...

Rash My son just turned seven months old, and he has suddenly been experiencing diarrhea for the past few days. After seeing a doctor, we were told that he has a bacterial infection in his gastrointestinal tract and switched to lactose-free formula. However, his stools have becom...

I have a 2.5-year-old child with asthma. Could your hospital send a DVD on asthma care for children to a helpless mother? I would be very grateful? I have a child with asthma, born on July 19, 1992, who is currently 2 years and 8 months old. Every time she catches a cold, she alm...

Runny nose vs. lesions on the face? Hello, doctor: I have a question. My baby has been experiencing a runny nose for the past two days, but there is no fever or cough. Does this count as a cold? Should I take the baby to see a doctor? For the past two days, every time the baby dr...

The child is underweight and frequently catches colds? Dear Dr. Chang, My daughter is almost five years old, but her weight has never exceeded 20 kg; it has been between 16 to 18 kg for over two years. Her height is 113 cm. She is not very picky with food but cannot eat much; in...

Vomiting Hello, I have a child who is over 3 years old. When he was between 1 and 2 years old, he often vomited upon smelling feces or strange odors. He would frequently vomit everything he had eaten. He also experienced coughing due to post-nasal drip from sinusitis, which led t...

Hoarseness in children If a child is nearly four years old and has been experiencing hoarseness for over a month without fever or cough, should they see a pediatrician or an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) for evaluation?

Symptoms of a cold include cough, runny nose, abdominal cramping, and the presence of a rash? Last week, my eldest child had symptoms of a cold, including coughing, runny nose, and a slight fever. However, after taking medication, the runny nose improved somewhat, and the coughin...

Allergic constitution and influenza vaccine? Dear Dr. Chang, My baby is a preterm infant born at 35 weeks and 3 days! Currently, his corrected age is one year old. Since the end of May this year, he has had a cold that lasted until mid-August, during which he was treated with an...

Nasal congestion and dry throat have persisted for one month? Hello, my child is currently 5 years old and has been experiencing nasal congestion and a sore/dry throat. The symptoms are not very severe but have persisted for a month. Two weeks ago, he had a fever, and the doctor ...