Question
My child has had a cold for the past two days, and after taking some cold medicine, the symptoms of runny nose have slightly improved. However, the coughing has not lessened. I can clearly hear my child’s chest congestion and sometimes they breathe heavily, with their little face turning bright red. It breaks my heart to see them like this. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it’s pediatric asthma.
Answer
The diet for asthma patients should be light, easy to digest, and nutritionally balanced. They should eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and less of sweet, salty, cold, or hot foods. Especially avoid spicy, fried, and fatty products, and try to avoid foods with too many additives and seasonings. For children with weaker asthma, it is necessary to supplement their diet when the condition is stable.