Question
What should a three-year-old eat when they have a cough caused by a cold?
Answer
When a child coughs due to a cold, you can try the following dietary remedies:
- Steamed Egg with Sesame Oil: Give the child one steamed egg before bedtime, adding a small amount of sesame oil to the egg mixture to help soothe the throat. Continue this for two to three days, and the cough usually subsides.
- Pear Soup: If the cough is caused by coldness, choose a rough-skinned autumn pear and boil it with the skin on, adding several pieces of rock sugar. After the pear is soft, let the child drink the soup. This method is very effective for cough relief. Drink twice a day for about two days.