Can I eat eggs with an acute upper respiratory infection?

Written by Wang Chun Mei

Pulmonology

Updated on September 15, 2024

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Patients with acute upper respiratory infections occur quite frequently in clinical settings, and their immune functions are often compromised, making them susceptible to upper respiratory infections with just a little carelessness.

For patients with upper respiratory infections, it is generally recommended to consume foods high in vitamins and protein. Eggs, for example, are a high-protein food. Eating more eggs, if appropriate, can help enhance the body's immune system for patients with upper respiratory infections.

At the same time, the nutrients found in eggs, such as proteins, vitamin B, vitamin A, vitamin E, and other types of vitamins, are essential and indispensable for the body. Therefore, for patients with acute upper respiratory infections, eating an egg a day is certainly beneficial and can aid in faster recovery from the illness.

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Acute upper respiratory infection, commonly known as a cold, is usually just the common cold. Patients typically display various degrees of fever, along with nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and coughing as clinical symptoms. Therefore, when a patient has an upper respiratory infection and exhibits fever, they may experience varying levels of headache, dizziness, and general weakness. In such cases, upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses. Thus, it is necessary to administer antiviral and detoxifying medications, and if the patient has a high fever, antipyretics should be used. Once the body temperature returns to normal, it usually stabilizes quickly, and the headache caused by the upper respiratory infection will naturally subside. (Please take medication under the guidance of a physician.)

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What should I do if a child has an acute upper respiratory infection?

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Can you drink alcohol with an acute upper respiratory tract infection?

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Do you need to avoid certain foods with an acute upper respiratory tract infection?

Acute upper respiratory infection, commonly known as the common cold, typically manifests with varying degrees of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, pain, fever, cough, and other clinical symptoms. In treating acute upper respiratory infections, particularly during the cold winter months, antiviral medications and drugs that clear heat and detoxify should be given as symptomatic treatment. Additionally, patients should be advised to drink more warm water and avoid consuming spicy, stimulating, or cold foods. Patients can appropriately consume liquid and light diets, and eat fresh vegetables and fruits which are rich in vitamins essential for the body. Increasing the intake of such foods can facilitate a quicker recovery from the illness.

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Does acute upper respiratory infection require infusion?

Whether or not to use infusion therapy for acute upper respiratory infections mainly depends on the specific conditions of each patient with the infection. Generally, acute upper respiratory infections can usually be controlled within about a week with timely and effective treatment. However, a small number of patients may have persistent high fever or more severe clinical symptoms. In cases where oral medications are not effective, it is appropriate to use infusion therapy for symptomatic treatment. It is important to understand that the type of pathogens causing acute upper respiratory infections differs from patient to patient, as does each individual's immune function. Therefore, the clinical symptoms caused can also vary significantly. For cases of severe acute upper respiratory infections, or those with complications, it is sometimes necessary to use infusion therapy for treatment, as it can be more effective.