Improving Health for Allergic Children: Tips for Parents
Pediatric body The child is four years old, and the doctor has indicated that he has an allergic constitution. He tends to vomit easily with excessive exercise and frequently catches colds. Is there a way to improve this? Thank you.
Dr. Zhou Zuyou Reply:
Response: (1) Allergens can be detected, and if there are allergic factors present, avoiding exposure to these allergens can lead to improvement. (2) If there is no allergic predisposition, a balanced diet and moderate outdoor exercise can help alleviate symptoms. Dr. Hung Shao-H...[Read More] Improving Health for Allergic Children: Tips for Parents
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:
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
Understanding Pediatric Heart Murmurs: Care and Concerns
Pediatric heart problems Hello, my child has a heart murmur and has been evaluated, which was determined to be a functional murmur (tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary valve insufficiency) with significant blood flow regurgitation. What precautions and care should I take, and i...
Dr. Zhou Zuyou Reply:
Dear Parents, Functional heart murmurs generally refer to minor structural abnormalities of the heart that do not significantly affect its function. Mild tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary valve insufficiency are not life-threatening. However, if the regurgitation leads to si...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Heart Murmurs: Care and Concerns