Patient's question:
Son is 11 years old, and he has been taking Cordyceps militaris for the past week. However, starting today, he has been experiencing intermittent dry cough. Can he continue to take the Cordyceps militaris soup?Doctor's answer:
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It is not advisable to consume, not everyone can eat Cordyceps. Children may develop precociousness if they consume it. The groups of people who should not eat Cordyceps include:
First, children and adolescents. Cordyceps is not suitable for all ages as promoted. It has an effect similar to male hormones, and children who consume it may develop precociousness. Therefore, it is not recommended for children to eat it. It is recommended to take Xiao Er Qing Fei Tang to treat cough and phlegm!