Question
My child often has recurring fevers or coughs, and they seem to relapse soon after recovering from an infection. The cough is particularly severe, and they are more susceptible to illness with changes in weather, either with high fever or coughing. They have a history of bronchopneumonia with asthma exacerbation in the past, but there is no family history of asthma. Is this a sign of low immunity in children? What can be eaten to boost immunity? They’ve had a fever for the past two days and are now starting to cough slightly. I’m not sure what to do. Thank you.
Answer
Persistent coughing in children may be due to weakened immunity, and it is advisable to undergo detailed immune function tests to determine if there is a deficiency in immunoglobulins, and consider immunoglobulin injections for treatment if necessary. Before taking any medication, it is important to conduct routine blood tests. If there is no bacterial infection, antibiotics should not be used frequently to avoid affecting the child’s resistance. Additionally, it is crucial to prevent children from coming into contact with patients with respiratory infections to avoid cross-infection.