Question
My son is 3 years and 3 months old. When he was 2, he had several X-ray exposures and has been frequently sick. Now, he has a persistent cough and occasionally has clear nasal discharge. What should I do? How should I handle this?
Answer
He needs to be hospitalized for intravenous fluid therapy to control the cough, otherwise, it may lead to pneumonia or asthma. It’s not related to the X-ray exposure. Only if there was radiation during the fetal period would it have an impact. Children of this age often get sick due to their own developmental issues. Before the age of 3, most children are breastfed, and breast milk contains maternal immune factors that can help enhance the child’s immunity, so children generally don’t get sick too often at a young age. At the same time, let your child exercise more and get more sunlight. If he gets tonsillitis or something similar, treat it promptly and don’t let it become chronic. Don’t be too anxious.