Patient's question:
Male25 months
Poor immunity. He got pneumonia in August this year and recovered after a week of hospital treatment. 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 violently, yet it would stop after half an hour or an hour. This has been happening 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 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 that 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 improves their ability to defend against diseases. 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. Bathe them with warm water, or use cold water for handwashing, face washing, and foot washing. On this basis, gradually introduce "three" exercises (sunbathing, water bathing, and air bathing) for better results.
3. Increase nutrition
Obtaining all the essential nutrients for the human body helps improve children's immunity. A deficiency of trace elements like zinc or vitamin A 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,