Patient's question:
My baby got a cold accidentally about a week ago and it hasn't gotten better yet. Could you please advise on how to match the diet for a baby with a cold?Doctor's answer:
During a cold, the diet should focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, such as porridge, 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 around seven to eight days. Cold medications only help you feel more comfortable and generally do not shorten the duration of the illness.