Patient's question:
The child is five years old. Since last May, they have been discovered snoring loudly at night. Later, they were diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy at the municipal traditional Chinese medicine hospital. The treatment includes nasal drops and Chinese herbal medicine for clearing the sinuses. Could you please tell me what dietary methods are available for adenoid hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
Dietary considerations for children with adenoid hypertrophy:1. Avoid all cold and cooling foods in the diet, and only consume foods that are neutral or warm in nature. Fruits should follow the same principle.
2. Do not eat fried snacks, puffed foods, or fried foods, as they are prone to causing internal heat.
3. Include eel twice a week, with a serving size of half to one eel per time. Eel is different from other fish—it is excellent for blood nourishment, kidney health, and allergy relief, yet it does not cause internal heat. It nourishes without drying out.
4. Currently, focus on consuming more meat, such as pork, beef, and chicken. The meat should be well-cooked to aid in children’s absorption. Vegetables must also be ensured, with a 1:1 ratio of vegetables to meat.
5. After following dietary therapy, it is essential to have children drink plenty of plain water, which also helps reduce internal heat.