Question
A child has been diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy in a hospital, experiencing coughing, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and sleep issues. The doctor recommends conservative treatment and pays attention to the diet. What should be noted regarding the diet for children with adenoid hypertrophy?
Answer
For children with adenoid hypertrophy, the diet should avoid cold and cool foods and only choose foods that are neutral or warm in nature. This includes pork, chicken, beef, pigeon meat, quail, eel, mudfish, green vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, soybean sprouts, potatoes, chives, carrots, etc., which can be eaten twice a week. In summer, you can add green beans, cowpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, lotus root, celery, broccoli, and various fungi to the diet. These foods are cool and suitable for summer consumption. For fruits, fresh seasonal fruits can be eaten, such as strawberries, peaches, grapes, and cherries after May. In autumn, apples, pears, and oranges can be consumed.