Question
Can a 2-year-old and 7-month-old child receive the pneumococcal vaccine? The child has been repeatedly coughing and wheezing since reaching 2 years and 7 months old. What could be the cause? Can it be cured or permanently resolved? Previous medical treatment and outcomes: The doctor carefully examined the child and said there is an allergy to dust mites with no hereditary history. What kind of assistance is needed: How should treatment or preventive measures be taken for the recurrent coughing and wheezing? It could be infant asthma, even without a family history of inheritance, infants may develop asthma spontaneously. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination and diagnosis; it could also be an allergy to dust mites, and an allergen screening can be done; guidance opinion: Go to a children’s hospital for a detailed examination. If diagnosed with asthma, it is usually difficult to cure completely, the focus is on eliminating triggers and avoiding contact with allergens. If diagnosed with an allergy, it is recommended to avoid contact with allergens as much as possible.
Answer
A 2-year-old and 7-month-old child who has been suffering from recurrent coughing and wheezing may have asthma or an allergy to dust or dogs. Although there is no hereditary history in the family, infants can still develop asthma spontaneously. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital for a detailed examination and diagnosis. If diagnosed with asthma, it is usually difficult to achieve complete cure, the focus of treatment is to eliminate triggers and avoid contact with allergens. If diagnosed with an allergy, it is recommended to avoid contact with allergens as much as possible.