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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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Can you eat mangoes when you have a cough and cold?
It is best not to eat mangoes when you have a cough or cold, as mangoes are tropical fruits, and consuming them during this time can aggravate the production of phlegm and worsen the condition. Additionally, mangoes contain a relatively high amount of sugar, and eating foods high in sugar during a period of coughing or cold can also aggravate phlegm production, increasing cough or secretion of mucus, and worsening the situation. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain a light diet during periods of cough and cold, and to consume fruits rich in vitamins and fiber. It is also important to drink plenty of water to facilitate elimination and enhance body resistance, aiding in quicker recovery from the illness. Furthermore, if symptoms are severe, it may be necessary to take cough suppressant medicines under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the symptoms.
Have had a cold and headache for several days.
Generally, during a cold, when experiencing headache or fever, these symptoms are mostly caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It is advised to take anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications or antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, headache symptoms will be effectively alleviated within two to three days. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water to boost metabolism and improve resistance. One can also take some traditional Chinese oral liquids to treat and relieve symptoms. Avoid staying up late, ensure ample sleep, and enhance resistance. Ensure frequent ventilation indoors to maintain fresh and circulating air, with appropriate temperature and humidity. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins. Also, avoid prolonged use of mobile phones, computers, and televisions. Moreover, prolonged periods of looking down at your phone should be avoided, as this might cause nerve compression and lead to headaches.
What should I do if I have a cold?
The common cold is a frequently occurring disease. If it is just a common cold, it does have certain self-healing properties, and generally heals on its own in about seven days. Symptoms may include a runny nose, sneezing, and some nasal congestion. At this time, you only need to stay warm, avoid exposure to cold winds, eat some warm, easy-to-digest foods, and drink some brown sugar ginger juice to relieve the symptoms. If the condition is more serious, or the symptoms are more pronounced, symptomatic treatment can be sufficient. However, if it is influenza caused by a viral infection, it generally onset quickly with pronounced symptoms. In this case, it is necessary to take anti-infective and anti-cold medications under the guidance of a doctor. Normally, it's also important to drink plenty of water, promote excretion, rest more, not to stay up late, ensure sufficient sleep, enhance your own resistance, and during the treatment period, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, actively cooperate with the treatment.
How many days can a cold and cough heal by itself?
In general, the common cold usually resolves itself in about seven days. Common symptoms of a cold often include a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and coughing, which may be caused by exposure to cold air or getting wet in the rain. It is recommended to stay warm in daily life, and you can also drink some brown sugar ginger tea to dispel the cold inside the body. Additionally, soaking your feet in hot water before bed can help promote the self-healing process of a cold. At the same time, it is important to note that if the symptoms are severe, such as severe coughing, coughing up thick yellow phlegm, or difficulty in expectorating phlegm, it is essential to visit a hospital for an examination. Under the guidance of a doctor, carrying out relevant tests and taking medication according to the test results for targeted treatment is crucial.
Can people with asthma eat lamb?
Asthma patients can appropriately consume some mutton, but should be careful not to eat too much at one time. It is better to eat smaller meals more frequently, chew slowly and thoroughly to avoid overburdening the digestive tract and causing indigestion. Mutton contains a rich array of nutrients, including proteins and calcium. Moreover, mutton is considered a warming and nourishing food. Eating mutton appropriately can promote metabolic processes, enhance immunity, and provide substantial nutritional benefits. However, it is advised to consume it in moderation to avoid excessive intake at one time. Since asthma may involve internal infections or allergies, eating too much at once can also trigger gastrointestinal symptoms and digestive issues, as the digestive system might be affected. Therefore, it is recommended to eat less, drink more water, promote excretion, engage in appropriate exercise, strengthen physical constitution, and enhance immunity.
Can people with bronchial asthma drink alcohol?
People with bronchial asthma should not drink alcohol. Regardless of the illness, alcohol should be avoided as it can interfere with medications and cause adverse reactions. This is due to possible chemical reactions between alcohol and the drugs, which can be harmful to the body. Additionally, both alcohol and medications are metabolized and excreted by the kidneys, and consuming alcohol can increase the burden on the kidneys. This is detrimental to the body's immune system and the health of various organs. Therefore, individuals with bronchial asthma should refrain from drinking alcohol and drink more water to help with excretion. It is also crucial for patients to follow strict dietary guidelines provided by their doctors. Spicy, greasy, and stimulating foods should be avoided, let alone alcohol. Moreover, one should also be cautious about consuming strong tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks.
How can I prevent a cold?
In everyday life, if you want to prevent colds, you need to pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching cold from the wind. The most important thing is to actively participate in physical exercise to enhance your physique and improve your own resistance, which is crucial. To enhance your own resistance, you can improve it through some small details in your daily life, such as eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, supplementing vitamins, and also making sure not to stay up late at night, ensuring sufficient sleep to enhance your resistance. You should also pay attention to personal hygiene, washing your hands before meals and after using the toilet, and often open windows for ventilation to keep the indoor air fresh and circulating. Additionally, it is necessary to regularly disinfect the bedroom to eliminate bacteria and avoid bacterial infections. Also, pay attention to eating more warm, soft, and easily digestible foods.
What should a mother do if she catches a cold?
If the mother has symptoms of a cold during the breastfeeding period, it is important to note that minor symptoms such as slight sneezing and runny nose do not affect breast milk, as this is just a common cold, which typically resolves on its own within about seven days. During this period, it is recommended to drink more water to promote excretion and enhance the body's resistance. If the symptoms are more severe, it is possible to take some anti-inflammatory and anti-infection traditional Chinese medicine or cold-relief traditional Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor. It is crucial to maintain a relaxed mood without too much stress, avoid staying up late, ensure sufficient sleep, and enhance the body's resistance. Additionally, it's important to frequently ventilate the room to keep the air fresh and maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. Avoid close contact with the baby and wear a mask while breastfeeding.
Why do legs ache when having a cold and fever?
If you experience leg pain or symptoms of sore limbs along with a cold and fever, it is evident that this is influenza, caused by a viral infection. Under a doctor's guidance, you can take corresponding antiviral medication for treatment. Influenza is typically marked by symptoms such as fever, sore limbs and weakness, and headaches. It is advisable to seek treatment under medical supervision. During treatment, it's important to stay warm, rest plenty, avoid overexertion, and prevent exposure to cold drafts to avoid worsening the condition. Additionally, drinking more water can boost metabolism and enhance your immune system. Appropriate exercise can also strengthen your physique. Moreover, consuming fruits rich in Vitamin C can boost immunity and facilitate cellular repair.
Is it good to take cephalosporin for a cold?
If a cold is caused by a bacterial infection, cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken for treatment. However, if the cold is caused by a viral infection, taking cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs will not be effective, and this should be noted. If you want to take cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs, it is key to first clarify what the infection is caused by and then take the appropriate medication for treatment. Also, during a cold, it's important to drink plenty of water to promote excretion. The diet should be light, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, and stimulating foods. Additionally, it's important to rest sufficiently, avoid overexertion, not stay up late, ensure adequate sleep, and improve your body's resistance. Moreover, it's important to keep warm, avoid catching a chill, and use some anti-cold medicine under the guidance of a doctor. (Note: Regarding specific medication use, please follow the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)