Health supplements, Pediatrics FAQ

Best Supplements to Boost Immunity in Children and Reduce Colds

What dietary supplements can enhance children's immunity and reduce the frequency of colds and fevers? Due to my 2-year-old child frequently catching colds and having fevers every 1-2 weeks, and considering my busy work schedule, I would like to purchase health supplements t...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Methods to enhance children's immunity include maintaining healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, such as having a balanced diet without snacks, ensuring adequate sleep, keeping a positive mood, engaging in regular and sufficient physical activity, and staying up to date with...

Concerns About Probiotics Containing Plasticizers in Children

Children consuming probiotics containing plasticizers? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have two children (a daughter in fourth grade and a son in second grade) who have been taking probiotics containing phthalates at 794 ppm for a year and a half (approximately one packet every two days). C...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Attached is the latest statement from the Taiwan Pediatric Association regarding recommendations for health screening of children suspected of exposure to phthalate plasticizers, dated June 1, 2011. 1. Research from various countries indicates that populations worldwide may be e...

Managing Childhood Asthma: Effective Treatments and Concerns

Pediatric Asthma Dear Dr. Chang, Hello, I have a 6-year-old son who has been suffering from asthma and has been receiving treatment at Mackay Memorial Hospital for 2 years. The improvement has not been very satisfactory, as he still catches colds more frequently than other child...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Hello Vicky, 1. When a new drug is launched, some physicians may choose to wait for long-term usage data before prescribing it, but its approval indicates that it has therapeutic effects, depending on whether the physician and the patient's family can cooperate. 2. I am not...