Question
My niece has had a cold for several days and has been to see a doctor. One night, she had a fever again, and her relatives thought it wasn’t getting better, so they took her to a nearby hospital. The doctor said she had pneumonia and was admitted for treatment. What kind of food should she eat?
Answer
Patients with pneumonia should consume more nourishing and moistening lung foods; eat more foods that moisten the throat and nourish the lungs; and intake high-calorie, high-vitamin, high-protein easy-to-digest or semi-liquid foods. The diet should focus on the patient’s recovery, the digestion of nutrients, and the enhancement of the body’s resistance to diseases. The general principle is to eat high-calorie, high-vitamin, high-protein easy-to-digest or semi-liquid foods. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!