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Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
About me
Hu Baiyu, an internal medicine attending physician, received her bachelor's degree from Kunming Medical College in July 2006. She has trained in cardiovascular medicine, emergency medicine, neurology, and pediatrics at Yunnan Provincial First People's Hospital, Kunming Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, and Qujing Maternal and Child Health Hospital. She is a member of the Qujing Critical Care Medicine Committee.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as respiratory system diseases.
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Foods to avoid for colds and coughs
For patients with colds and coughs, it is essential to be cautious about certain foods in daily life, which are best avoided. For example, spicy, greasy, raw, cold, and stimulating foods should be avoided. Also, carbonated beverages, strong tea, coffee, or alcoholic drinks should be avoided to prevent worsening the cold and cough symptoms. Additionally, some tropical fruits like mango, durian, longan, and lychee should also be avoided. These fruits are warm in nature and may exacerbate phlegm production, aggravating the cold and cough. During a cold and cough, it is advisable to eat a bland diet, such as properly consuming apples, pears, bananas, grapefruits, and oranges. It's also important to drink plenty of water, which can help soothe the throat.
Can people with bronchial asthma eat fish?
Patients with bronchial asthma should avoid eating fish, as fish are considered to stimulate [symptoms] due to their potency, and eating fish at this time could potentially worsen asthma symptoms. Moreover, many small fish bones could get stuck and may cause irritation to the respiratory tract and bronchi. Therefore, patients with bronchial asthma can appropriately consume other foods rich in protein, such as milk or soy products. Additionally, they should drink more water to promote metabolism and enhance resistance. Symptomatic treatment should also be applied; if symptoms like coughing and phlegm or asthma occur, treatment under a doctor's guidance with medications for cough, phlegm, and asthma relief is necessary to alleviate symptoms. Rest plenty, avoid excessive fatigue, maintain a good mood, and avoid undue stress.
What to eat when you have a cold and a headache?
When experiencing headaches due to a cold, it is advisable to consume fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and alleviate headaches. If the pain is severe, it may be necessary to take some pain relievers to treat and relieve the symptoms. In daily life, it is appropriate to consume fruits such as pears, apples, grapefruits, grapes, and peaches. These fruits can provide a rich source of vitamins and various other trace elements, which can alleviate some symptoms of a cold. They also have certain properties like clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects against some bacteria and viruses. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water and consume warm, easy-to-digest foods such as porridge, green vegetables, soy milk, and tofu.
What causes a cold headache?
In most cases, headaches from colds can be considered possibly caused by viral or bacterial infections. Typically, inflammatory stimuli may cause intense constriction of cerebral blood vessels, leading to headaches. Therefore, it is advised to pay attention and, under the guidance of a doctor, take some pain relief medications to treat and alleviate symptoms. Additionally, one should perform a routine blood test under a doctor's guidance to identify the cause, and then take the appropriate anti-infection medications for treatment. Furthermore, if the headache is due to a viral infection, it may be necessary to take antiviral medications. In the case of a bacterial infection, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications should be taken to relieve symptoms. It is also important to handle symptoms appropriately, rest more, and avoid overexertion. Moreover, keeping the head warm and avoiding exposure to cold and wind is also important.
Can I eat durian when I have a cold?
When you have a cold, you can appropriately eat some durian, as it is considered a highly nourishing fruit. Eating durian can enhance physical condition and promote metabolism, but attention should be paid not to consume too much. This is because durian is a tropical fruit with a warming nature. If eaten in excess at one time, it might lead to nutritional overload that the body cannot digest and can cause symptoms of excessive internal heat. Moreover, it is important to note that if the cold is caused by heat, you should avoid eating durian. However, if it is a cold caused by exposure to wind and cold, then it is acceptable to consume durian. These points should be noted. Always be sure to follow a doctor’s advice, take medication actively for symptomatic treatment, drink plenty of water, maintain a good mood, avoid excessive stress, do not stay up late, ensure sufficient sleep, and improve your immune response.
What foods should you eat when you have a cold or are feeling inflamed?
If you experience symptoms like a cold and heatiness, you can appropriately consume some foods that clear heat and detoxify, and reduce internal heat. For instance, you can appropriately eat some grapefruit, apples, pears, or oranges, and kumquats are also good choices. Additionally, you could eat some vegetables like loofah or bitter gourd and winter melon, which can help clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, and promote urination. It is also advisable to consume some loquat, or appropriately eat some bok choy, lettuce, and celery. It is important not to consume nourishing foods that are too rich, such as mango, durian, longan, lychee, and goji berries, as they might worsen the condition. Moreover, remember to drink plenty of water to promote metabolism and enhance your immune system.
Can I eat lamb with a mycoplasma infection?
It is important to be cautious about mycoplasma infections. During the recovery period, it is appropriate to eat some mutton. During the onset of the disease, it is best to avoid mutton, as it is a warming and nourishing food and it is meat. Eating it during the onset may exacerbate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms of indigestion. Meanwhile, eating mutton during the recovery period can supplement proteins and calcium, enhancing the body's resistance and facilitating quicker recovery from the illness. Therefore, it is advised that everyone pays attention to differentiating the phases and appropriately eats foods that aid in bodily recovery. Additionally, patients with mycoplasma infections should follow the doctor’s instructions, taking medications on time and in the correct dosages. Do not stop taking medication or reduce the dosage on your own, as this may delay recovery and complicate the situation.
What should not be eaten with acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis generally involves inflammation of the bronchi, typically caused by an acute infection. During this time, it's advised to avoid consuming spicy, greasy, raw, cold, and irritating foods. Additionally, it's important to avoid beverages containing alcohol, carbonated drinks, strong tea, coffee, and alcohol to minimize intake. Also, avoid foods that can cause allergies, such as mangoes, seafood, and insects, to prevent worsening the condition. It's recommended to drink plenty of water to facilitate excretion. Under the guidance of a doctor, actively cooperate with the treatment. During treatment, it's crucial not to smoke or drink alcohol, drink plenty of water, and consume fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and enhance immunity, helping the disease to recover more quickly.
Is a cold with fever easily contagious?
Cold and fever, will it be contagious? It is important to identify the cause in such cases. If it is caused by bacteria or other microbial infections, it generally has no contagiousness. However, if the cold is due to an influenza virus infection, there is a certain level of contagiousness. Therefore, it is not possible to generalize whether colds and fevers are easily contagious. It is advised that everyone should go to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the cold and then treat it accordingly. If the cold is caused by a virus or the influenza virus, it is contagious. If it is caused by some bacteria or other microbial infection, it is not contagious. It is also advised that everyone should follow the doctor's guidance and take the corresponding anti-infection medication for treatment and to relieve symptoms. Eat light meals, drink plenty of water, promote excretion, and enhance resistance.
What can you eat with acute bronchitis?
Patients with acute bronchitis should eat light, warm, and easily digestible foods. Foods like porridge, noodles, or rice are recommended. Mainly focus on consuming warm, well-cooked, and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, porridges such as vegetable porridge, yam porridge, millet porridge, and pumpkin porridge are suitable options. It is also advisable to include some greens such as lettuce, bok choy, or tofu, as well as milk. The important thing is to avoid spicy, greasy, raw, or irritating foods. It is also important to eat smaller, more frequent meals to avoid overburdening the intestines and causing indigestion. When eating, chew slowly and drink plenty of water to help boost metabolism and enhance immunity. Concurrently, engage in appropriate exercises to strengthen the body and facilitate a quicker recovery from illness.