Question
My child has a sudden cough that has lasted for two days, not severe, coughs occasionally, and his throat hasn’t become red and swollen yet. Sometimes, he has a hoarse voice. Can I give him the Three-bean Soup (black beans, green beans, and soybeans)? Besides drinking the soup, can he eat pomelos? Are there any foods to avoid? Thank you!
Answer
Based on your description, I suggest giving your child the Three-bean Soup, but not too much. Try to avoid giving him too many cold fruits like pomelos. Avoid spicy, greasy, and strongly irritating foods as well as seafood like fish and shrimp. Also, snacks and desserts with many additives should be avoided. Additionally, food indigestion and lung heat in children can easily lead to coughs. You can increase food intake by cooking white radish and pear for your child to eat. I hope this helps!