Question
The child has had yellow nasal discharge for nearly a month, nasal congestion, and snores at night. An endoscopic exam showed blockage of 3/4. What foods should they eat to treat enlarged adenoids?
Answer
Eat 2-3 servings of braised catfish or catfish soup weekly. Catfish is different from other fish; it has clear effects of replenishing blood and kidney, and anti-allergic properties. It is less likely to cause inflammation and is moistening. Eat 2 servings of shrimp weekly, about 10 pieces each time for a child around 7 years old, or half a catty for a child around 7 years old. Shrimp refers to tail shrimp or prawns, which have clear effects of tonifying kidney Yang. They can be used to treat chronic tonsillitis, chronic rhinitis, and chronic pharyngitis. Their effects are completely different from river shrimp.