Question

The patient inquires about dietary precautions for children with adenoid hypertrophy, indicating the child has symptoms of cough, asthma, runny nose, and sleep problems.

Answer

For children with adenoid hypertrophy, it is recommended to avoid cold and cool foods in their diet and instead opt for neutral or warm foods such as pork, chicken, beef, as well as a variety of vegetables and fruits. During summer, one can increase the intake of slightly cool vegetables like green beans and cowpeas, and moderately consume fresh seasonal fruits like strawberries and peaches.