Pediatric Education

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Dr. Lau Ka Fai, Specialist in Paediatrics

How Jaundice Affects Babies

For babies born naturally at full term, mothers breastfeed to make the best preparation for the baby. However, life has other plans. The following cases are deeply unforgettable for me.

Causes of Chronic Cough | Dr. Lau Shing Chi and Dr. Lau Ka Fai

What are the causes of chronic cough and how to deal with it? The weather is getting colder and the autumn wind is a trigger for coughing. If a child coughs a little, but it does not affect sleep and normal work and rest, parents are advised not to worry too much. But what should be done if the child coughs for a long time? If the cough lasts for 7 days, we will define it as a short cough, such as a cold that heals quickly.

Understanding Tic Disorders in Children

Tics are a common movement disorder in children. Tics are small, involuntary, repetitive, short movements or sounds.

Fever in Children and Young Children

The reason why children are prone to fever is because their resistance is weak, and the cells in their body are easily infected and produce a substance called "pyrogen". When pyrogen appears, the temperature in the body will immediately rise, making the child's body temperature higher than normal.

Measles Vaccination for Babies and Children in Hong Kong

Does everyone need to get the measles vaccine? As for whether everyone needs to be vaccinated against measles, it actually depends on whether the individual's working environment often comes into contact with people who are susceptible to measles. In addition, if you do not have measles antibodies and need to go to high-risk places, such as going to ports or coming into contact with outsiders, those people should be more careful. Who are high-risk individuals?

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome | Dr. But Wai Man

Allergic Airways | Dr. Lau Ka Fai, Specialist in Paediatrics