What to Eat for Cough Relief and Phlegm Reduction in Children with Bronchitis
Disease description:
My child has been coughing repeatedly for the past few days. After visiting the hospital for an examination, the doctor diagnosed bronchitis. What medications or remedies can be used to relieve coughing and expel phlegm for children with bronchitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
For pediatric patients with bronchitis, in order to relieve cough and expel phlegm, it is recommended to consume more foods that moisturize the lungs, clear internal heat, and aid in phlegm removal.
1. Pears are rich in water and vitamins, which can help moisturize the lungs and relieve cough. They can be eaten raw or boiled in water for drinking.
2. Honey can moisturize the lungs, relieve cough, clear heat, and detoxify. It can be mixed in appropriate amounts with warm water for consumption.
3. Ingredients such as tremella fungus and lily bulb also have good lung-moisturizing effects and can be cooked into soups for consumption. At the same time, maintaining adequate water intake is important, as it helps thin mucus and facilitates its expulsion.
4. In terms of diet, spicy, greasy, and irritating foods should be avoided to prevent worsening of symptoms.
If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical consultation is recommended, and treatment should be followed as directed by a physician.
