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Strawberry Grape and Lychee
Dr. Parekh said that the child should not eat strawberries, grapes and litchi for the next 15 to 20 days to prevent the persistent cough from progressing. He said that all the children living in the city are suffering from allergic cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, high fever, tonsillitis and ear infection.
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Why not feed these fruits
Dr. Parekh further explained that strawberries are believed to release histamine which can trigger a cough, exacerbating it. On the other hand, natural sugar is very high in grapes and litchi, which can become the reason for causing bacteria.
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what should parents do
Pediatricians refuse to feed children too much colored, artificial sweetened, artificially colored or too cold things. According to them, the cold breaks down the local barrier and promotes bacteria. Ice cream, chocolate, candy, pastry, donuts, cake, strawberry, litchi, grapes and any cold thing kept in the refrigerator should be avoided. Cold things are not at all right in the winter season, especially for children. These can also affect the immunity of children.
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what else can you do
Dr. Nihar Parekh advised parents not to send children to dusty places, places where paint is being done, construction and renovation work, as this can trigger cough and worsen an already existing cough. Air purifiers can be beneficial for children. Also, things that collect dust should be avoided. “Roll up carpets, put away soft toys. Wash them in the washing machine. Keep pets or birds away from your baby. If you don’t want your baby to cough or if he already If there is only cough, then its pain does not increase further, then you must follow the things mentioned here by Dr. Parekh for it.
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