Question
My child always gets a fever or coughs repeatedly. After each injection, they get better, but soon relapse. The coughing is severe, and they get sick with weather changes. I want to know if this is related to the child’s immunity and how to lower immunity through diet. Two days ago, my child had a fever and took medicine, but now they are starting to cough lightly, and I don’t know what to do.
Answer
A child’s recurrent coughing might be due to low immunity. It is suggested to undergo an immune function test to determine if there is a deficiency of immunoglobulin in the body, and consider intravenous immunoglobulin therapy if necessary. Before taking medication, it is important to check routine blood test to ensure there is no bacterial infection. Avoid the misuse of antibiotics as it may weaken the child’s resistance. Additionally, try to keep your child away from patients with respiratory infections to prevent cross-infection.