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Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
About me
Associate Chief Physician, graduated from Qingdao Medical University, has studied at Peking University First Hospital. Engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of various severe and common diseases in respiratory medicine for a long time, especially proficient in the treatment of severe pneumonia, asthma, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, and the use of ventilators, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy. Has rich clinical experience. Has received two municipal scientific and technological progress awards, authored three books, and published over 20 papers.
Proficient in diseases
Severe pneumonia, asthma, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, as well as the use of ventilators, lung function tests, bronchoscopy examinations, etc.
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Can you eat watermelon at the beginning of a cold?
Colds can be categorized into many types, such as from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, into cold-induced colds and heat-induced colds. Cold-induced colds generally occur in winter. At the onset of such colds, it is usually not recommended to consume watermelon. This is because watermelon itself is considered a "cold" fruit, and conditions like cold-induced colds are often caused by exposure to cold winds leading to symptoms like nasal congestion and runny nose. Consuming watermelon at the onset of a cold-induced cold might worsen upper respiratory tract symptoms. On the other hand, heat-induced colds often occur in summer and are marked by symptoms such as sore throat, varying degrees of fever, and cough. In these cases, it is appropriate to eat some watermelon. Watermelon is nutritionally valuable and has cooling and heat-relief effects. Thus, for patients suffering from an upper respiratory tract heat-induced cold in the summer, consuming watermelon is suitable.
Can I eat bayberry when I have a cold and cough?
A cold, also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, is very common clinically. Most cases are caused by decreased immune function in patients, who may accidentally get chilled, wet in the rain, or directly infected by others with a cold. Typically, if a patient with a cold also has a cough, it is mostly due to viral infection. Thus, such cases are considered self-limiting diseases clinically. Therefore, we generally advise patients with colds to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Additionally, consuming more of certain fruits like pears, loquats, strawberries, water chestnuts, and particularly bayberries, which are very common and nutritionally rich in organic acids, cellulose, fats, beta-carotene, vitamin B, and vitamin C—all essential for the body—is recommended. Eating bayberries can be beneficial for cold and cough patients and aid in faster recovery from the illness.
Can people with bronchial asthma drink honey water?
Bronchial asthma is one of the very common types of asthma clinically, generally caused by multiple triggering factors. Some are due to genetic factors, while others are due to exposure to cold air or physicochemical irritants, which can all lead to an attack of bronchial asthma at any time. Therefore, for patients with bronchial asthma, it is important to promptly relieve bronchial spasms clinically and use appropriate medications such as cough suppressants and asthma relief drugs, which can usually control the symptoms caused by bronchial asthma to a certain extent. Moreover, patients with bronchial asthma can appropriately consume some honey, as honey is highly nutritious. Since bronchial asthma can cause varying degrees of breathlessness and coughing, and honey has a lung-moistening effect, it serves as a good auxiliary treatment for coughs caused by dry heat. Therefore, patients with bronchial asthma can appropriately drink some honey water.
Symptoms of acute bronchitis exacerbation
Acute bronchitis is a very common type of lower respiratory tract infectious disease seen clinically, mainly caused by infections. The symptoms induced by acute bronchitis typically include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other clinical symptoms. During the acute phase of acute bronchitis, if it is not effectively treated, the condition may spread further and worsen. Often, if acute bronchitis is not well-treated, the condition might spread downwards, causing pneumonia. Pneumonia can vary from mild to severe. In cases of severe pneumonia, the patient may experience symptoms such as coughing and fever, typically with body temperatures ranging from 39 to 40°C, and even chest tightness, shortness of breath, and respiratory difficulties. Therefore, acute bronchitis should be taken very seriously and treated promptly to prevent the spread of the condition and avoid lung infections, which could further exacerbate some symptoms.
How to treat asthma in its early stages?
Due to different triggering factors for asthma, the clinical symptoms exhibited by patients can vary greatly. Generally speaking, the main purpose of early treatment for asthma is to alleviate the clinical discomfort symptoms that asthma causes to the patient. If the asthma is caused by contact with a certain allergen resulting in allergic cough, wheezing, and breathlessness, the treatment should first aim to remove the triggering factors, then administer some anti-asthma medications and cough and phlegm relieving drugs. Additionally, for some asthma patients, treatment may also need to appropriately include nebulized inhalation of corticosteroid drugs. Moreover, if the asthma is caused by infection with certain viruses or bacteria, it is necessary to appropriately administer antiviral and anti-infection treatments, as well as nebulized inhalation of some corticosteroid drugs, which can all help relieve some of the early clinical discomfort symptoms caused by asthma.
Where to massage for a cold in summer?
Summer colds are also quite common, and they are usually characterized by "hot-type" colds. Patients often experience a runny nose, sometimes with yellow mucus, along with fever, headaches, and sore throat. The cough is typically accompanied by yellow phlegm. For patients with severe nasal congestion, it is advisable to apply some menthol oil to the temples for massage, or to directly press the acupoints on both sides of the nostrils. This can effectively relieve some of the discomfort caused by nasal congestion. It is also recommended that such patients drink more warm water and consume fresh vegetables and fruits to indirectly boost the body's immune system, which is beneficial for the rapid and effective relief of cold symptoms. Additionally, it is suggested that they engage in appropriate physical exercise to enhance the immune system and reduce the frequency of colds.
Can acute bronchitis recur?
Acute bronchitis is a very common inflammatory disease of the respiratory system, typically quite severe, mainly due to the body's low immune function, exposure to cold, rain, or infection by certain viruses or bacteria. Symptoms in patients include fever, cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Usually, acute bronchitis can be completely cured within about one to two weeks with timely and effective anti-infective treatment, cough suppression, expectorants, and asthma relief. Once effectively and completely cured, acute bronchitis is not prone to recurrence. The so-called recurrence may occur if the patient's acute bronchitis was not 100% fully cured, or if medication was stopped too soon, leading to the re-emergence of clinical symptoms such as cough and sputum production shortly after treatment.
Can I eat persimmons when I have a cold with a stuffy nose?
The common cold is a very common upper respiratory infection, with many and complex factors causing upper respiratory infections in clinical practice. Therefore, patients often present with symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, fever, itchy throat, and cough. For patients experiencing severe nasal congestion, it is permissible to eat persimmons. Persimmons have a high nutritional value, containing a large amount of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B that the body needs. They also contain other trace elements. Therefore, it is suitable for cold patients with nasal congestion to eat persimmons. Additionally, patients can also appropriately consume other fruits like apples, pears, loquats, and water chestnuts.
Can I eat mangoes with acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is a very common inflammatory condition of the respiratory system, generally characterized by a sudden onset. Patients may experience clinical symptoms such as fever, cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. For such patients, especially during the acute febrile phase, it is generally advised not to eat mangoes. Mangoes contain a high amount of sugar and are a tropical fruit. Eating mangoes during an acute bronchitis infection may exacerbate the patient's phlegm and even increase cough severity to varying degrees. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with acute bronchitis avoid eating mangoes as much as possible.
What fruits can you eat with a stomach cold?
Gastrointestinal cold is a common type of cold, generally caused by a viral invasion of the respiratory tract leading to an upper respiratory tract infection. Clinically, patients with this type of infection exhibit symptoms not only of upper respiratory tract infections but also gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. As viruses invade the body and affect the gastrointestinal tract, these clinical symptoms occur. For patients with gastrointestinal colds, it is generally recommended to consume fresh vegetables and fruits, which can help in recovery. Patients with gastrointestinal colds can consume bananas, apples, and pears. However, for patients with prominent symptoms of nausea and vomiting, it is advisable to warm the fruits slightly or prepare mashed apples or bananas, as this could be more beneficial.