Question
Since my baby was six months old, they have had a fever almost every two months, sometimes even once a month, with poor immunity. Past treatments typically involved intravenous ceftriaxone and ribavirin. Symptoms improved after the infusion. However, pneumonia often occurs, and urine test results show viral or bacterial infections. I hope the doctor can provide solutions to reduce and improve my baby’s immunity issues.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to check if the baby has any immune function abnormalities. If there is a humoral immune abnormality, gamma globulin can be used; if there is a cellular immune abnormality, transfer factors can be used. Secondly, malnutrition, rickets, iron or zinc deficiency in children are more prone to recurrent respiratory infections. Hair or blood trace element tests should be conducted, and an assessment should be made based on the overall condition. If trace elements are found to be insufficient, the causes of nutritional deficiencies should be identified promptly, and comprehensive treatment should be carried out under the guidance of experienced doctors.