Patient's question:
Male25 months
Poor immunity. In August of this year, he contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized for a week of treatment before recovering. However, after discharge, it was discovered that the child would experience intermittent coughing, which had never occurred before his hospitalization. Even when he did cough, it would quickly subside. But after discharge, he would suddenly cough intensely, yet it would stop after half an hour or an hour. This has been ongoing for some time, but his spirits, appetite, and other aspects are all normal.
Over the past two days, he suddenly coughed all day. He received an injection, and the next day...
Doctor's answer:
Hello:One effective method to prevent upper respiratory tract infections in children is to enhance their respiratory immunity and improve their resistance to pathogens. The following measures can be taken:
1. Promote breastfeeding
Breast milk is the most ideal natural food for infants, containing various nutrients. It is rich in immunoglobulins, immune cells, lysozyme, lactoferrin, and other components that help boost infants' ability to fight infections. Particularly, colostrum, the first milk secreted after childbirth, is rich in antibodies and trace elements, especially IgA, which is particularly effective in preventing respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Therefore, breastfed infants generally experience fewer colds.
2. Physical exercise
Physical exercise helps strengthen children's physical fitness and enhances their disease resistance. In addition to sports activities, they can also make full use of air, sunlight, and water for exercise. For example, sleeping with windows open allows children to breathe in cooler, fresh air, which helps strengthen the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and improve their resistance. Once children get used to sleeping with windows open, outdoor sleeping can be introduced. Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities and get plenty of sunlight. Use warm water for bathing, or cold water for handwashing, face washing, and foot washing. On this basis, gradually introduce "three-bath" exercises (sunbathing, water bathing, and air bathing) for better results.
3. Increase nutrition
Obtaining various essential nutrients helps enhance children's immunity. A deficiency of trace elements like zinc or vitamin A in the body makes children more prone to recurrent respiratory infections. By adjusting their diet appropriately to increase the intake of zinc or vitamin A, or through zinc supplements and vitamin A pills,