"Even fast food is okay": a therapist spoke about the peculiarities of nutrition during ARVI
People who have an acute respiratory viral infection or a cold should eat normally and should not skip meals.
It is especially important to remember this if a child or an elderly person is sick.
Therapist Georgy Sapego spoke about this in more detail during an interview with Sputnik radio .
In a conversation with journalists, the doctor emphasized that if the patient is under eight years old, then even one missed lunch or dinner threatens a drop in glucose levels. As a result, the child will feel nauseous, may become lethargic, and may even begin to smell of acetone.
You shouldn't force the patient to switch to a light diet. If the patient really wants to eat, he can even have fast food.
It is also advisable to include chicken broth in your diet; it helps to soften the cough and remove excess mucus.
During illness, you should be especially careful with dairy products. The fact is that as a result, the activity of the enzyme that breaks down lactose may decrease.
If it is hot outside, it is better to avoid hot foods and drinks, otherwise you can only increase your body temperature.
