Can I eat beef with an acute upper respiratory infection?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Acute upper respiratory infections are usually caused by patients accidentally catching colds and contracting certain viruses or bacteria, leading to varying degrees of clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, fever, and sore throat. For such patients, it is generally not recommended to eat beef. Although beef is highly nutritious, it tends to increase internal heat, especially in patients with heat-type colds. Eating beef at this time may cause the patient to experience increased fever, as well as worsening cough and sore throat symptoms. Therefore, it is suggested that patients with acute upper respiratory infections drink more water and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to facilitate a quicker recovery.

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Do you need to avoid certain foods with an acute upper respiratory tract infection?

Acute upper respiratory infection, commonly known as the common cold, typically manifests with varying degrees of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, pain, fever, cough, and other clinical symptoms. In treating acute upper respiratory infections, particularly during the cold winter months, antiviral medications and drugs that clear heat and detoxify should be given as symptomatic treatment. Additionally, patients should be advised to drink more warm water and avoid consuming spicy, stimulating, or cold foods. Patients can appropriately consume liquid and light diets, and eat fresh vegetables and fruits which are rich in vitamins essential for the body. Increasing the intake of such foods can facilitate a quicker recovery from the illness.

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Can you eat mangoes with an acute upper respiratory tract infection?

Patients with acute upper respiratory infections display various clinical symptoms due to differences in the immune function of their bodies. If some patients with upper respiratory infections show only symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing, without fever or cough, they can eat mangoes. Mangoes are highly nutritious and can enhance the immune system and also have anti-cancer properties because they contain a high amount of Vitamin C, often more than other fruits, especially when fresh. Eating mangoes can strengthen the immune system, aiding in the recovery from symptoms of upper respiratory infections. However, it is generally not recommended to eat mangoes when acute upper respiratory infections involve fever and cough, as mangoes are tropical fruits and might exacerbate coughing symptoms in some patients.

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Can you drink alcohol with an acute upper respiratory tract infection?

Acute upper respiratory infection, commonly known as the common cold, typically presents clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and even varying degrees of fever. Clinically, these symptoms arise due to lowered immune function in patients, who inadvertently contract viruses or bacteria. Upon experiencing these discomforts, patients are generally advised to promptly use antiviral medications for symptomatic relief. It is common for those with acute upper respiratory infections to avoid spicy and irritating foods in their diet, as well as abstain from smoking and drinking alcohol. It is recommended that these patients favor a bland diet and consume an adequate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables to timely replenish the nutrients needed by the body, which aids in faster recovery from the illness.

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Why does acute upper respiratory infection cause recurrent fever?

Acute upper respiratory infections are very common in clinical practice, and most patients develop acute inflammatory lesions due to a viral entry into the respiratory tract. A small number of patients may also have combined bacterial or pathogenic microbial infections, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and recurrent fever of varying degrees. In the early stages of acute upper respiratory infections, if medications are not timely and symptomatically administered, and especially if patients have low immune function and do not receive timely medication management, some patients may repeatedly experience fever. The fever is typically high, commonly seen in infants and young children. Therefore, for such patients, it is crucial to provide symptomatic medication promptly and effectively, which usually can effectively control the symptoms of recurrent fever.

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What to do if an acute upper respiratory infection causes a headache?

Acute upper respiratory infection, commonly known as a cold, is usually just the common cold. Patients typically display various degrees of fever, along with nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and coughing as clinical symptoms. Therefore, when a patient has an upper respiratory infection and exhibits fever, they may experience varying levels of headache, dizziness, and general weakness. In such cases, upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses. Thus, it is necessary to administer antiviral and detoxifying medications, and if the patient has a high fever, antipyretics should be used. Once the body temperature returns to normal, it usually stabilizes quickly, and the headache caused by the upper respiratory infection will naturally subside. (Please take medication under the guidance of a physician.)