Children with colds and coughs should pay attention to a light diet and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Children's colds and coughs are mainly caused by upper respiratory tract infections. Patients are advised to have a light diet, drink plenty of water and replenish the water needed by the body. You can eat more soft and digestible foods, such as porridge, noodles and egg soup. And avoid eating spicy and irritating food and greasy food. You can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, pears, apples, Fritillaria, yam and so on. To supplement the vitamins needed by the body, improve the body's immunity and help the cold recover. If the child's cold and cough symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time to avoid delaying the illness.

This content was reviewed by Zhang Haijuan, deputy chief physician of Nutrition Department of Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital.

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