What fruits to eat when having a cold and fever?

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on February 03, 2025
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In cases of cold and fever, it is advisable to eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, grapefruits, kiwis, strawberries, and cherries. These fruits contain a high amount of vitamin C, which can enhance the body's immune system, promote inflammation repair, and help the disease recover more quickly. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water during a fever to replenish fluids timely and avoid dehydration that can cause electrolyte imbalance. Additionally, if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medications should be taken to lower the temperature. Moreover, it is advisable to rest well, avoid overexertion, keep warm, avoid exposure to cold winds, and eat a light diet devoid of spicy, greasy, or raw and irritating foods. (Please consult a professional physician before using any medication, and do not medicate blindly.)

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What to do with excessive sweating from a cold?

When you have a cold and experience excessive sweating, this situation is fairly normal and there is no need to worry excessively. Your body is in a state of rest and is metabolizing at a higher rate to combat the invading cold viruses or bacteria. During this time, it is important to keep warm and avoid exposure to wind or cold. After waking, it's advisable to drink an adequate amount of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Additionally, under the guidance of a doctor, you should take the appropriate anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medication, or antiviral drugs to treat the condition and alleviate symptoms like sweating. It is recommended to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, greasy, cold, or irritating foods. It is also essential to follow the doctor's instructions regarding the accurate timing and dosing of medications. Overmedication should be avoided as it could potentially weaken the body and exacerbate symptoms like excessive sweating.

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What should I do if I have a cold and my ears are itchy?

Having a cold accompanied by itchy ears may be due to congestion of varying degrees in the nasal mucosa and the middle ear canal following an upper respiratory tract infection. This condition can worsen when the patient blows their nose or if there is a concurrent bacterial infection, sometimes even leading to otitis media. Therefore, in such cases, patients might experience varying degrees of discharge and itching in the ear canal. It is crucial first to identify the specific pathogen causing the cold and treat it with the appropriate anti-infection or antiviral medications. Once the inflammation is effectively controlled, the symptoms of itchy ears can also be alleviated promptly and effectively.

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What causes a cold to lead to stomach ache?

A cold, also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, often occurs in individuals with weakened immune systems who are exposed to the cold. Symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. The common causes of a cold are viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens entering the respiratory tract. If a patient with a cold also experiences stomach pain, it may be due to exposure to cold while having a pre-existing chronic gastritis. This can occur from not wearing adequate clothing or from consuming cold foods such as ice cream and other frozen desserts, causing simultaneous occurrences of a cold and stomach pain. This is quite common. Therefore, for cold patients who already suffer from stomach issues, it is important to be cautious and aware, especially when taking oral medications to treat a cold. Many medications can irritate the stomach, so even in cases of simple upper respiratory tract infections, it is generally better to choose medications that are less irritating to the stomach for treatment.

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What department should I go to for a baby's cold?

Infant colds are diseases caused by respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infections, and onset is usually sudden. The registration for a doctor's visit may vary depending on the timing. If it's during normal working hours, then a visit to the pediatric outpatient clinic is usually sufficient. However, if it's during off hours, such as at noon, evening, weekends, or public holidays, then a visit to the pediatric emergency department is generally required. Additionally, depending on the symptoms accompanying the cold, a sub-specialty within pediatrics can be chosen. For instance, if the infant cold includes significant respiratory symptoms, then a visit to the pediatric respiratory medicine outpatient clinic is appropriate. If the cold comes with gastrointestinal symptoms, then the pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinic is suitable.

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What to eat for a child with a cold?

If a child's cold is considered to be caused by a viral infection, it is important to monitor the baby's temperature and mental response, among other factors. If the child does not have a fever, or only has a low fever and is in good spirits, simply monitoring the baby’s condition and ensuring they drink plenty of warm water and eat light, easily digestible foods is sufficient, with no other special requirements needed. However, some colds, such as those with persistent high fever, lethargy, and poor responsiveness, are more serious and require immediate attention. It is crucial to visit the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment in these cases. Sometimes, the impact of a cold should not be underestimated, as diseases like myocarditis and intracranial infections can initially be triggered by a cold. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis is necessary to make a judgement, and treatment should proceed under the guidance of a doctor.