Question
Can a child with a cold and fever eat fruit?
Answer
If a baby has symptoms of a cold and fever, it’s best not to eat cold foods. They can eat fruit, but it should be boiled with hot water. They can have some rock sugar cooked with pears, which has the effect of relieving cough and phlegm. Eating salted steamed oranges can also help with cough relief. Pay attention to keeping warm, and you can take Xiao Chaihu decoction for treatment. If Azythromycin is used, so should Feilihe. Try to eat less sweets, keep your back warm, don’t be picky with food, and keep observing.