Question
The child has a cold with a runny nose and cough. They have taken medication in the past but now refuse to eat congee. What can they eat when they have a fever?
Answer
During a child’s fever, it’s important to provide ample fluids and nutrition, focusing on liquid or semi-liquid foods. Offer milk, rice porridge, mung bean soup, and fresh fruit juice as liquid foods, as well as thin rice, eggs, and soft noodles as semi-liquid foods. Do not force new foods on the patient during their fever and be mindful of fluid intake. Wishing the child a swift recovery.