

Lian Wen Xi

About me
Member of the Eugenics Association, standing committee member of the Pediatric Respiratory Intervention Therapy Special Committee of the Provincial Chest Association, member of the Pediatric Branch of the Municipal Medical Association.
Graduated from the Department of Pediatrics of Jiangxi Medical College (undergraduate) in 2001, worked in the Pediatric Department of Yongfeng County People's Hospital in Jiangxi Province from 2001 to 2006, pursued postgraduate studies in pediatrics at Nanchang University Medical College from 2006 to 2009, obtained a master's degree. Took further studies at Guangdong Women and Children's Health Hospital, with a focus on neonatal intensive care, familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of common and critical diseases in pediatrics and neonates, and has rich clinical experience. In recent years, published multiple papers in national and provincial medical journals.
Proficient in diseases
The diagnosis and treatment of various diseases in newborns, able to skillfully use ventilators to treat various critical illnesses in newborns and children.

Voices

What should I do about a child's oral ulcer?
Children can develop oral ulcers, and how to handle them depends on the severity of the ulcers. Oral ulcers are self-limiting diseases, so even without treatment, the ulcers will heal on their own after some time. However, during this period, there might be some pain, affecting the child’s eating, so some measures should be taken. It is recommended for parents to apply lidocaine gel locally on the surface of the ulcers to alleviate pain. It is also advisable to use additional treatments like applying watermelon frost to promote the healing of the ulcers. Additionally, during this period, it is important for the child to eat a bland diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, as they might exacerbate the pain of the ulcers. Also, avoid giving the child very hard foods to prevent further irritation of the ulcers.

How to treat children's adenoid hypertrophy?
If children experience hypertrophy of the adenoids and the symptoms are not very severe, it is not recommended to perform surgery immediately. Instead, conservative treatments can be adopted, such as using nasal sprays. With conservative treatment over a period of time, the enlargement of the adenoids in children may improve. However, if conservative treatment persists for about three to six months without effect, and the child exhibits symptoms such as snoring during sleep, nasal congestion, or the presence of yellow nasal discharge, it is advisable to take the child to a reputable hospital for an examination. If the diagnosis confirms that surgery is indeed indicated, surgical removal of the adenoids can be considered as a treatment option.

What should I do about baby eczema?
Parents of babies with eczema can alleviate or eliminate their child's clinical symptoms through home care and medical treatment, and try to prevent the disease from recurring. Initially, children should be bathed with clear water, paying attention to controlling the water temperature. Additionally, it is important to choose mild emollients from reputable manufacturers for application over the child's entire body. Furthermore, children's clothing should be loose to minimize skin irritation and avoid allergies. During the illness, topical corticosteroids can be used for treatment. If the itching is severe, a calamine lotion can also be used for local nourishment. Moreover, it is important to control the child’s diet, and mothers should avoid spicy and irritating foods during breastfeeding.

What are the symptoms of children infected with Helicobacter pylori?
Children infected with Helicobacter pylori typically show no symptoms initially, but may later develop chronic gastritis and gastrointestinal ulcers. Clinical manifestations mainly include vomiting, nausea, abdominal distension, acid reflux, and abdominal pain, and may even present symptoms such as bloody stools or vomiting blood. If a child is infected with Helicobacter pylori but exhibits mild symptoms, treatment can focus solely on the infection. However, if there are gastrointestinal ulcers or repeated gastrointestinal discomfort, treatment should include antibiotics along with medications that suppress stomach acid production. Treatment duration usually lasts about one to two months, depending on the specific condition of the child.

Is a child's vision of 4.7 considered nearsighted?
Children's vision at 4.7 does require a comprehensive analysis to determine if they are nearsighted. Generally, a child with a vision of 4.7 is likely to be nearsighted, but this single parameter should not be used to diagnose myopia. It's necessary to differentiate whether the child has true myopia or false myopia. Additionally, the issue could be amblyopia, astigmatism, or farsightedness. Moreover, the child's age also plays a significant role in assessing vision. For instance, a vision of 4.7 might indicate nearsightedness in a child aged seven or eight, but for a child around three years old, a vision of 4.7 is considered normal. Parents are advised to take their child to the hospital for a dilated refraction test to ascertain the specific condition.

Does a child sleeping with their mouth open indicate enlarged adenoids?
The mouth and nose are two organs of the human body used for breathing. Normally, breathing is done through the nose, but when the nose is blocked, mouth breathing occurs. Therefore, mouth breathing is a sign of respiratory discomfort and nasal congestion. Common causes like acute and chronic rhinitis, upper respiratory infections, enlarged tonsils, enlarged adenoids, and nasal foreign bodies can all lead to children sleeping with their mouths open. Thus, a child sleeping with an open mouth does not necessarily indicate enlarged adenoids. If a child experiences nasal congestion, snoring, or mouth breathing for more than a month, it is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) for a timely examination.

Can 300 degrees of astigmatism in children heal by itself?
Children with 300 degrees of astigmatism will not heal on their own. Astigmatism in children is usually congenital, meaning it is due to genetic factors. There are also a few cases where astigmatism is secondary, caused by poor eye habits or eye injuries, among other reasons. However, regardless of the cause, once astigmatism occurs, there is basically no possibility of it resolving on its own. Astigmatism is a type of refractive error that needs to be corrected by wearing glasses. Moreover, 300 degrees of astigmatism is considered high and can lead to eye fatigue over time. If not corrected, it can also have a serious impact on a child's vision, so parents must pay adequate attention.

Astigmatism in children is caused by what?
The majority of astigmatism in children is caused by congenital factors, that is, genetic factors. If one or both parents of the child have astigmatism, the probability of the child having astigmatism is higher than that of other children. There are also a few cases where a child's astigmatism is caused by acquired factors, such as surgery, trauma, or illness, all of which may cause changes in the curvature of the cornea and lens. Additionally, a lack of outdoor activities and poor eye habits might also promote the development of astigmatism. It is recommended that once a child is diagnosed with astigmatism, they should go to a reputable hospital for examination and then get appropriate treatment to improve the condition, otherwise, it could impact their vision.