Patient's question:
AgeDetailed medical condition and purpose of consultation: Recurrent respiratory infections complicated with asthma. Can the use of immune-enhancing agents enhance the child's immunity, and which type of agent is better? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: One effective method for preventing 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. It is rich in immunoglobulins, immune cells, lysozyme, lactoferrin, and other components, which help boost infants' ability to fight infections. Especially the colostrum secreted immediately after birth, which is rich in antibodies and trace elements, particularly secretory IgA, is especially 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 improve 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 enhances 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 in trace elements like zinc or vitamin A makes children more prone to recurrent respiratory infections. Through appropriate dietary adjustments, increase the intake of trace elements like zinc or vitamin A, or use zinc supplements and vitamin