Cost of Treatment for Idiopathic Short Stature

Idiopathic short stature is caused by insufficient growth hormone secretion and requires hormone treatment; traditional Chinese medicine is ineffective for this condition. It is recommended to first check the child’s growth hormone levels, and then proceed with treatment after a confirmed diagnosis. There are many causes of short stature, and it is necessary to identify the cause before treatment can be targeted effectively. For example, short stature caused by chronic renal insufficiency can be accelerated by growth hormone therapy, with studies indicating that it can increase a child’s height by 3 to 6 centimeters per year.
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Cough Sounds After a Preterm Baby’s Mild Pneumonia

A concerned parent inquires about their premature baby, who at three months had a mild case of pneumonia and has since recovered. However, the baby experienced another mild pneumonia at six months and one year old, requiring hospitalization. The parent reports hearing a rattle-like cough at the baby’s second birthday and asks if they should be worried.
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