Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My daughter has had asthma for over a year. She was hospitalized last November, and now she is taking Fureshun 50 micrograms, with a dosage of three times a day for two days. Her condition has been mostly controlled, but her IgE levels have been continuously rising. In September, the check-up result was 1164, and in December, it increased to 1342. I would like to ask the doctor what the impact of continuously rising IgE levels has on the child's body, and what treatment methods are better. Our outpatient doctor believes that desensitization is a good approach, but currently we do not have the financial ability to afford it. Could you please suggest other effective methods? Will the child's IgE levels return to normal as their immunity strengthens when they grow older?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, it is very likely that the child's condition will improve as they grow older! However, it is essential to actively boost the child's immunity now! One effective method to prevent upper respiratory tract infections in children is to enhance their respiratory immunity and strengthen 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. Breast milk is rich in immune globulins, immune cells, lysozyme, lactoferrin, and other components, which help enhance the infant's ability to resist infection. Especially the colostrum secreted immediately after childbirth, which is rich in antibodies and trace elements, particularly SIGA, is especially helpful in preventing respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Therefore, breastfed infants generally experience fewer colds.
2. Physical exercise Physical exercise is beneficial for strengthening the child's physical fitness and improving their ability to defend against diseases. In addition to sports activities, you can also make full use of air, sunlight, and water for exercise. For example, sleeping with windows open allows the child to breathe in cooler, fresh air, which helps strengthen the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and enhances their resistance. Once the child is accustomed to sleeping with windows open, you can further implement outdoor sleeping. Encourage the child 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 all the essential nutrients for the human body helps improve the child's immunity. A deficiency of trace elements like zinc or vitamin A in the body makes children more prone to