Patient's question:
My baby is now eight months old. A week ago, he accidentally caught a cold and it hasn't gotten better. Could you please tell me what kind of complementary foods should an eight-month-old baby with a cold eat?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during a cold, your diet should focus on light and easily digestible foods, such as congee, noodles, lotus root powder, milk, soy milk, oranges, cabbage, radishes, etc. Drink plenty of water to promote excretion, get adequate rest, and maintain fresh indoor air with suitable temperature and humidity. Most colds are caused by viruses and have a certain duration, typically lasting about seven to eight days. Cold medicine can only make you feel more comfortable and generally does not shorten the course of the illness.