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Can we curd when he is having cold cough
Can we curd when he is having a cold, cough and mild fever.
Few doctors are suggesting to give curd in the afternoon
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Dr. Jinia Saha
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
It has been topic of controversy, but recent studies show that curds or yogurt given in normal temperature can actually act as immunity boosters. Curd have healthy bacteria that can actually increase immunity. It has been an old concept that it increases mucus productivity which is wrong.
Effect of fermented milk on upper respiratory tract infection in adults who lived in the haze area of Northern China: a randomized clinical trial
Hong Zhang, Junli Miao, [...], and Zhenmin Liu
This has been a study done in 2021
shows yoghurt along with probiotics can mitigate upper respiratory tract infection.
But any food for a child should be given in moderation.
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