Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat hurt, but it was discovered that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the dietary precautions for children with tonsillitis and poor appetite?Doctor's answer:
During the child's treatment for tonsillitis, the daily diet should first and foremost be light. The child can eat more vegetables and fruits. This is mainly because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can obviously help the child resist the disease. However, when choosing fruits, it is important to avoid those that are too cold or cooling in nature. You can opt for those that are neutral in nature, such as apples or kiwis. The daily diet should consist of easily digestible foods, such as congee or noodles. Foods that are considered "dissipating" like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood should be avoided during this stage. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like spicy hot pot or hot pot. Finally, it is important to help the child develop good eating habits, avoiding pickiness and partiality in food. This will ensure a balanced diet and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.