Dietary Therapy for Pediatric Asthmatic Pneumonia
Disease description:
My child is five years old and has been diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis, but he strongly refuses to take medication. Are there any dietary therapies available?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Young patients with asthmatic pneumonia must be treated with medication; dietary therapy cannot fully replace medication but may serve as a supplementary aid. Pediatric asthmatic pneumonia involves inflammation of the respiratory tract or lungs. Parents can prepare nourishing soups such as porridge with Fritillaria (Chuan Bei Mu) or stewed pork lung with Fritillaria and pear, which help moisten the lungs, relieve coughing, and reduce phlegm. Additionally, encouraging children to drink more water can help reduce inflammation and alleviate discomfort symptoms.
