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Quan Xiang Mei
Pediatrics
About me
Quan Xiangmei, female, associate chief physician. From 2005 to 2017, she worked in pediatric clinical practice, specializing in the combined treatment of recurrent respiratory infections, bronchopneumonia, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory diseases with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. She uses Chinese medicine and manual techniques to treat pediatric anorexia, constipation, abdominal pain, and other digestive system diseases. She has extensive clinical experience in addressing issues such as low immunity in children. Since 2017, she has been mainly focused on pediatric health and nutritional diseases, pediatric growth and development, precocious puberty, dwarfism, and other pediatric endocrine diseases, providing tailored health and treatment plans for children.
Proficient in diseases
With 15 years of experience working in pediatric clinical practice, I have a wealth of clinical experience and theoretical knowledge. I specialize in treating pediatric endocrine disorders, pediatric growth and development, and abnormalities in sexual development, such as precocious puberty, growth retardation, and obesity. I excel in combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections, bronchopneumonia, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory system diseases. I use Chinese medicine and techniques to treat pediatric anorexia, constipation, abdominal pain, and other digestive system diseases. Particularly in children's health and nutritional diseases, pediatric growth and development, and low immunity, I have rich clinical experience in designing personalized health and treatment plans for children.
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Will children develop prickly heat on their limbs?
Children sometimes get heat rash, including on their limbs, but it's usually not severe. If the rash appears on the limbs, it's often because the skin on the limbs has been in contact with the skin on the trunk or from lying on that part of the body, such as the back. During the period when a child has heat rash, it's essential to ensure that sweaty clothes are changed promptly to keep the skin dry and clean. Regular bathing is necessary, and using prickly heat powder or, depending on the child's specific situation, treating with creams under a doctor's guidance, are all acceptable approaches. Additionally, parents should avoid giving their child food that could aggravate the condition.
Why does a child's cold not get better?
Children often have persistent colds, which in many cases are related to improper care by parents, as well as poor immune function in the children themselves. Parents fail to adjust their children's clothing based on environmental changes in a timely manner, leading to frequent colds and recurrent colds. Secondly, due to poor immune function in children, they may constantly suffer from colds. Traditional Chinese medicine methods such as massage can be used to enhance children's immunity. In daily life, appropriate increases in outdoor sports activities can also help boost immunity. Additionally, administering oral medications that enhance immune function can improve the child's own immunity, thus avoiding the persistent occurrence of colds and preventing the onset of colds.
What are the symptoms of roseola in infants?
Roseola in infants typically occurs in young children, characterized by a rash that appears once the fever subsides. Usually, after about 3-5 days of persistent high fever, children may develop a red rash either all over the body or localized to the head, face, and limbs. This rash generally does not itch or cause discomfort and has no other clinical symptoms, so parents usually do not need to manage it. During the period of roseola, efforts should be made to avoid repeated colds and refrain from outdoor activities. Typically, within about 24-48 hours, the roseola rash will subside on its own, and no treatment is needed, but it is important for the child to drink plenty of water.
How to treat phlegm in children with colds
When children have a cold with phlegm, the treatment includes: 1. Administering antiviral drugs or other appropriate medications based on the cause of the cold; 2. Providing specific oral cold medicines for treatment; 3. If there is a lot of phlegm, oral medications to reduce phlegm can be used in combination with other treatments. When there is less phlegm, parents can encourage the child to drink more water, frequently hydrate, and assist with patting the back, which helps to moisten and expel the phlegm. For excessive phlegm, nebulization inhalation treatments can also be used, where the medication acts directly on the respiratory tract, helping with the absorption of respiratory tract phlegm. In severe cases, if there is a lot of phlegm with coughing discomfort or a severe cough, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for detailed laboratory tests. Based on the specific pathogen causing the excessive phlegm and cold, targeted treatment should be given under the guidance of a doctor.
Is it good for children to take a bath when they have a cold?
When a child has a cold and the symptoms are mild, the child is in good condition, not experiencing high fever, and has no shivering, then it is acceptable for the child to take a bath. Bathing poses no problem and can even help reduce mild fever. However, if the child has a high fever, shivering, physical weakness, discomfort, or symptoms such as rashes, it is advisable not to bathe the child. Bathing a child who is shivering can sometimes lead to higher fevers, convulsions, or seizures. Therefore, whether or not a child can bathe should be determined based on their specific condition.
Can children with a cold eat fish and shrimp?
Children should avoid consuming fish and shrimp during a cold, as these foods are considered stimulating. Children's immune functions are relatively weaker during a cold, leading to symptoms like fever and gastrointestinal discomfort. First, eating fish and shrimp can hinder digestion and absorption in the stomach and intestines, further burdening the gastrointestinal tract during a cold. Furthermore, fish and shrimp are particularly likely to trigger allergic reactions in children, which can occur even under normal circumstances, leading to hives or inducing respiratory difficulties among other allergic responses. Therefore, consuming these foods during a cold could worsen the symptoms and possibly trigger an allergic reaction, which is detrimental to a child's health. It is recommended to focus on a light, easily digestible liquid diet during illness.
What medicine is used for enema in children with diarrhea?
Childhood diarrhea is a common symptom in children, characterized by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements and unformed stools. Enema is a common treatment method in pediatric clinical practice, where the medication is absorbed through the rectal veins to achieve therapeutic effects. The medication used for the enema should be based on the cause of the child's diarrhea. For instance, if the diarrhea is due to indigestion, medications for indigestion should be used for the enema. If the stool is watery, astringent and antidiarrheal medications should be administered. If the child’s diarrhea is caused by enteritis due to inflammation, anti-inflammatory medications are required for the enema. If it is caused by a viral factor, antiviral medications should be used. Therefore, the specific medication for the diarrhea enema needs to be adjusted according to the actual symptoms of the child.
Thrush lacks what element
Oral thrush is not due to a deficiency in any elements, but mainly occurs when there is a fungal infection, improper hygiene, or a decrease in immune function in children, presenting as a common disease characterized by white powdery substances inside the mouth. In terms of treatment, it primarily focuses on addressing the cause of the oral thrush, such as improving immunity if immune function is compromised. If it is simply a fungal infection, we can clean the mouth with sodium bicarbonate and then apply crushed antifungal tablets mixed into a paste with vitamin AD drops to the affected area. Usually, after thorough cleansing, enhancing immunity, and proper care, healing can be achieved in about a week.
How many days will it take for a child's diarrhea to get better?
The duration of diarrhea depends on the child's condition, whether it is physiological or pathological diarrhea. For physiological diarrhea in children, which is mostly due to dietary reasons, adjusting the structure of the diet can usually bring improvement. However, physiological diarrhea is not easy to resolve and can sometimes persist for months. If it is pathological diarrhea, it is necessary to identify whether it is caused by bacteria, viruses, or other specific diseases. In such cases, the first step is to perform a stool test on the infant. This involves collecting the child's stool in a clean container and bringing it to the hospital for examination within an hour to determine the cause, which will then guide further targeted medication adjustments. The duration of the illness will depend on the type of pathogen infecting the child.
Why do children have stomachaches when they catch a cold?
Colds are usually caused by viral infections, and may be accompanied by swelling of the lymph nodes. Abdominal pain caused by colds in children is often considered to be mesenteric lymphadenitis. This means that the virus causing the cold leads to the swelling of the lymph nodes around the intestines, which in turn can cause abdominal pain. There are generally two ways to alleviate this condition. One is to use oral pain relief medications, where children typically use traditional Chinese medicine orally, and do not take Western medicine, such as Yuanhu Zhitong Drops. Another method is to apply heat. At the same time, it is essential to ensure that the gastrointestinal tract is functioning well during a cold. Gastrointestinal dysfunction during a cold can also cause abdominal pain. Therefore, the diet should consist of warm, liquid, and easily digestible foods. (Note: The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)