During a child's cough, their diet should be nutritious and rich in water, while avoiding foods that are prone to causing internal heat. And the shrimp meat eaten in daily life is rich in nutrients, delicate in texture, and easy to digest. So can children cough and eat shrimp?
It is not recommended for children to eat shrimp during coughing, as coughing is caused by various factors such as food allergies and infectious factors. Shrimp is a highly sensitive food that can easily cause allergic reactions. When a child experiences coughing, their airway may become overly sensitive and they may be in a high response period. Eating foods that are easily allergenic may worsen the cough symptoms.
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, coughing is often caused by internal heat and fire. Eating fish and shrimp at this time can easily produce phlegm, which can worsen the internal heat and qi. Therefore, it is not advisable to consume fish, shrimp, and other meat and fishy substances when coughing.
During a child's cough, it is recommended to avoid consuming overly greasy and stimulating foods. It is advisable to have a light diet. Drink more soup in proper amount, such as boiled rice soup, millet Congee, etc., and add some foods rich in vitamins, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. By eating a reasonable diet and paying attention to rest, most cough symptoms can be relieved and subsided quickly. However, if the cough is severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment to avoid other complications caused by prolonged coughing.
