What to eat for a child with a cold?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 03, 2024
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If a child's cold is considered to be caused by a viral infection, it is important to monitor the baby's temperature and mental response, among other factors. If the child does not have a fever, or only has a low fever and is in good spirits, simply monitoring the baby’s condition and ensuring they drink plenty of warm water and eat light, easily digestible foods is sufficient, with no other special requirements needed. However, some colds, such as those with persistent high fever, lethargy, and poor responsiveness, are more serious and require immediate attention. It is crucial to visit the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment in these cases. Sometimes, the impact of a cold should not be underestimated, as diseases like myocarditis and intracranial infections can initially be triggered by a cold. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis is necessary to make a judgement, and treatment should proceed under the guidance of a doctor.

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The order of cold symptoms

The order of symptoms for a cold is not fixed and varies from person to person. Typical symptoms include clear runny nose, tearing, nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, headache, and dizziness. As the condition progresses, it may lead to whole-body muscle soreness and possibly symptoms of hypoxia such as coughing, expectoration, difficulty breathing, and cyanosis of the lips. The discomfort caused by a cold is primarily treated symptomatically in clinical practice. It is also advised to drink plenty of water to promote metabolism.

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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.

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Can I eat beef with a cold?

Beef is a very delicious food, but can you still eat beef after catching a cold? Whether you can eat beef after catching a cold depends on the specific situation. If the symptoms of the cold are mild and not very pronounced, it is okay to eat beef. However, if the symptoms are severe, such as significant fever, reduced appetite, and gastrointestinal discomfort, it is recommended to avoid eating beef. This is because beef is rich in protein and generally not very easy to digest. Eating beef in such cases could increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing the body to feel even more uncomfortable.

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Can a cold make you feel like vomiting?

Colds are a common illness and can lead to symptoms of nausea and vomiting. On one hand, some people experience a gastrointestinal type of cold, characterized by stomach discomfort and possibly even diarrhea, which can lead to nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, colds can also cause fever, and the fever can affect the function of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in nausea and vomiting. Therefore, there is no need to panic if these symptoms occur after catching a cold; some medications can be used to treat the symptoms accordingly. At the same time, it is important to rest, avoid getting chilled, drink plenty of water, and eat a light diet to facilitate recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Where to apply moxibustion for a cold and cough?

Cold and cough are common symptoms in clinical practice. We can alleviate these symptoms by moxibustion on certain acupuncture points. We can perform moxibustion at Lieque, Chize, and Taiyuan acupuncture points to achieve the effects of dispelling wind and cold, and removing pathogens to stop coughing. Of course, depending on the condition of the patient, we can select acupuncture points based on differential diagnosis. For example, if the patient is more affected by wind-heat, we can also perform moxibustion at Dazhui and possibly at Quchi. If wind-cold is more severe, we can perform moxibustion at Fengmen. In cases of dry-heat cough, we need to be careful not to perform moxibustion for too long. Since there is already dry heat, prolonged moxibustion can damage the body fluids. Generally, we perform moxibustion at Yinlingquan to achieve a nourishing effect on the yin and alleviate the symptoms of dry heat.