re: Any OT pediatricians or docs out there? My 5 year old keeps getting sick.

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I will be honest with you, the vast majority of the time, antibiotics aren’t needed.

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And they destroy all the good bacteria in your gut which in turn makes your body work harder to fight off infection in the future

My levels are like that every single physical lab work. I’ve had allergy and sinus infections yearly since teenage years. Nothing serious. Hopefully, it’s the same for your child. Prayers for your son.

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he inherited poor genes from his father

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As a physician, I concur.

Others have said it already. Viral infections are the most common reason for kids that age getting sick (runny nose, cough, low grade fevers). Antibiotics are way overprescribed, as are steroids (only a handful of real indications for steroids). The neutrophils could suggest a bacterial infection but really, it means your kid’s immune system is there and working. I also think that labs are way over-ordered and with them being released to mychart before the docs have a chance to review it means a ton of worried parents.

I think your baby is just fine.

5 year old is 5, they basically still lick the floor at this age. Little people have to build up immunities. They get sick.

I think it’s allergies and possibly a little virus. Just treat the symptoms. If he gets a fever, 100.4 or higher alternate Tylenol and Advil. Strip his clothes down and no blankets. He will be fine. He already got over the flu. That’s one less hurdle. It’s been a rough flu season so far. You may go see an ENT like others suggested. Hope he gets better soon!