Question
My child has been suffering from a severe cold with coughing and phlegm recently. Every time they cough, there is phlegm. I would like to ask the doctor, how can I alleviate my child’s cough with phlegm?
Answer
When a child is coughing, it’s important to keep their diet light, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and consume noodles and porridge. Avoid giving them puff snacks, sugary and spicy snacks, fatty and fried foods, fast food, extremely cold or refrigerated food. In general, we should pay attention to diet to enhance their immunity: malnutrition in children can lead to increased resistance, making colds with coughing a common occurrence. Some children may spend one and a half months in the hospital. Only by enhancing the child’s immunity can we prevent bacterial infections. For example, colostrum powder, protein powder, and cross-linked vitamin powder are health supplements that can boost resistance.