What should I do if I have a cold and can’t eat? Analysis of popular health topics on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, "cold and loss of appetite" has become a frequently searched keyword among health topics across the Internet. Combining social media, medical platforms and news data in the past 10 days, we have compiled scientific response plans and hot discussion content to help patients quickly resume their diet.
1. Hot search data related to cold and diet across the entire network (last 10 days)
| Platform | Hot search keywords | peak search volume |
|---|---|---|
| #Cold has no appetite# | 3.2 million | |
| Douyin | "Food Therapy for Colds" | 18 million views |
| Baidu | "What to eat when you have a cold" | Average daily 85,000 times |
| little red book | cold recipes | 12,000 notes |
2. Three major reasons why colds lead to loss of appetite
1.Viruses affect the digestive system: 70% of cold viruses will temporarily reduce digestive enzyme activity
2.Nasal congestion and loss of taste: Hyposmia causes eating disorders in 60% of patients
3.body energy redistribution: The immune system suppresses hunger when it works
3. Solutions recommended by authoritative organizations
| institution | Suggestions | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| WHO | Eat small and frequent meals (6-8 times/day) | Suitable for 89% of patients |
| Peking Union Medical College Hospital | Ginger and red date tea | Remission rate 76% |
| US CDC | Banana Oatmeal | Nutrient absorption rate 92% |
4. Top 5 dietary therapy solutions that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.Gold goes with porridge: Millet + pumpkin + wolfberry (TikTok likes exceeded one million)
2.Internet celebrity electrolyte water: Lemon + honey + sea salt (420,000 discussions on Weibo)
3.Classic Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions: Tangerine peel and hawthorn drink (38,000 collections in Xiaohongshu)
4.Protein First Aid Kit: Steamed egg custard + shrimp (highly praised answer on Zhihu)
5.vitamin bomb: Kiwi fruit + yogurt (popular in the food area of Station B)
5. Special reminder from doctors
1.red flag: If the food intake is less than 30% of the daily routine for 3 consecutive days, you need to seek medical attention.
2.Medication precautions: Some cold medicines can aggravate loss of appetite (contain pseudoephedrine)
3.temperature control: It is best to keep food at 38-40℃ (to avoid irritating the throat)
6. Effective appetizing techniques tested by netizens
| method | efficient | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| Smell fresh orange peel before meal | 68% | Patients with nasal congestion |
| Use colorful tableware | 55% | Visually sensitive people |
| Play Food ASMR | 72% | young group |
Dietary adjustments during a cold need to be based on individual differences. It is recommended to give priority to foods that are easy to digest and have high nutrient density. If symptoms continue to worsen, you should seek professional medical help promptly. Maintaining adequate fluid intake and proper rest are the basic conditions for restoring appetite.
(Note: The statistical period of this article is November 1-10, 2023, covering mainstream Chinese social platforms)
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