Question
My child is one year old. Two weeks ago, he caught a cold with coughing and phlegm. I’ve heard that children with cough should not eat meat and fish because these are things that produce phlegm. Is this true?
Answer
During the period of an unresolved cough, children should avoid eating cold, sour, spicy foods, and greasy foods to alleviate cough symptoms. Additionally, seafood such as fish, shrimp, and crab may trigger or exacerbate coughing, especially in children with allergies. It is also advisable to stop giving the child supplements to prevent any lingering illness. In terms of diet adjustment, it is best to keep it light, low in salt and sugar, to help the cough recover sooner.