Patient's question:
Medical Description: On August 1st, I had a fever and was admitted to Zhongshan Hospital in Nanjing for two days of Hydroxychloroquine treatment. Later, I developed a cough and was treated for bronchitis with six days of Ceftriaxone. On August 13th, I went to Nanjing Children's Hospital for a chlamydia test and was diagnosed with chlamydia pneumonia.History of Treatment and Effectiveness: The treatment has not been effective.
Desired Help: Could you please advise on dietary precautions? My child has been complaining of leg pain recently. Is it related to chlamydia pneumonia?
Doctor's answer:
First, ensure a light diet. Don't rush to eat rich foods like fish and meat just because you're sick, as this is considered greasy and rich food in traditional Chinese medicine. It's easy to produce phlegm and dampness, which is not conducive to recovery from pneumonia.Second, when eating, pay attention to the child's constitution. The simplest way is to observe the tongue coating and the color of the phlegm. Generally, yellow indicates a heat pattern, while white indicates no heat pattern. For those with a heat pattern, cooling foods like pears and pomelos can be consumed. For those without a heat pattern, it's important to check if they have a cold constitution. People with a cold constitution may experience bloating or diarrhea after eating cooling foods. In such cases, it's best to avoid excessive consumption of cooling foods like pears or bananas.