Patient's question:
My son is two months old. A few days ago, he choked on milk, which caused aspiration pneumonia and led to a hospital stay. He was discharged after recovering well. However, during a blood test, it was found that his blood parameters were high, but the cause was unknown. Could you please tell me what might be the possible reasons? Additionally, my son likes to sleep with his mouth open. I don't know what might be causing this.Doctor's answer:
Elevated blood levels are usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. 2. Check for rhinitis. Increased white blood cell count is one of the results of routine blood tests. An elevated white blood cell count is often a sign of bacterial infection. However, to determine the increase in white blood cell count, we must combine clinical manifestations. At the same time, it is recommended to stop all medications and conduct regular follow-up tests, as sometimes medications can also lead to an increase in white blood cell count. In such cases, exercise is the only solution to enhance resistance. During autumn, vaccination with influenza virus subunit vaccine can be used to reduce the risk of colds.