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How To Gain Weight?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: My son is not gaing weight . He is 4 year old and and is stuck at 17 kgs for a yera now . Also immunity is a concern . He catches cold with slight change in weather .

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: needs allergy tests Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. 1. 17 kg is very good weight for 4 year old. Do not worry. 2. Repeated wheezing since birth needs allergy test to find out the triggers and avoid those. Actually wheezing indicates hyper immunity . No need to worry the other way. Also I would try monteleukast 4mg at night daily for such patients to help them reduce allergic symptoms. Wishing your kid speedy recovery. Regards Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (15 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX , Thanks for your prompt reply . monteleukast 4mg - How long should a continue this medicine ? Also what type of allergy test should we under take for my son ? Thanks & Regards XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer: see below Detailed Answer: I generally prescribe monteleukast for 3 months to my patients. You should discuss about it with your treating doctor before starting it. Allergy test is done as skin test for allergens or blood Elisa specific IgE against inhalant and food allergens.Contact allergy specialist or Major labs in your city . Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad