Patient's question:
Boys, who are already 2 years old, at first, found that even drinking water with their throats felt painful, discovered accompanied by mild cough, and have had a slightly fever all along. Please ask: what dietary precautions should be taken if the child has tonsillitis and sore throat?Doctor's answer:
It is essential to treat tonsillitis in children promptly. Additionally, their daily diet should include more vegetables and fruits. The reason for encouraging children to eat more vegetables and fruits is mainly to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which helps boost their immunity and aid in a faster recovery. When it comes to fruits, pears and apples are recommended. For vegetables, options like green vegetables, cabbage, and tomatoes are excellent choices. You can select foods based on your child's preferences. You can also give them easily digestible foods, such as thin porridge or well-cooked noodles. During this period, avoid giving them foods that are considered "heating" or irritating, such as beef, lamb, poultry eggs, and seafood. This also includes spicy and pungent foods like spicy hot pot and hotpot. At the same time, it is important to help children overcome picky eating and food aversion habits to ensure comprehensive nutrient absorption.