What are the dietary taboos for children with asthma? Can they eat beef and mutton?

Patient's question:

Duration of onset and persistence of the illness: 30 days
Current general condition: Cough and wheezing, with audible sounds
Medical history: None

Doctor's answer:

The general dietary principles for asthmatic children are: light, easy to digest, and nutritionally balanced. It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, while limiting foods that are too sweet, too salty, too cold, or too hot. In particular, spicy, fried, greasy, and rich foods should be avoided, and foods with excessive additives and seasonings should be consumed as little as possible. For asthmatic children with weaker constitutions, when their condition is stable, appropriate dietary methods can be supplemented, such as: "crushing walnuts and mixing them with honey, taking 1 teaspoon daily; steaming cicada wings (after removing internal organs and eyes) with minced meat once a week; or consuming dishes like braised duck with ginkgo nuts, which can all help to tonify the body, moisten the lungs, and alleviate asthma."