Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 1 month old, just starting out. When she talks, she feels a sore throat. She found that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and she has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: What can't the child eat when tonsillitis is causing discomfort?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is necessary to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. First, the child should be encouraged to 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 required by the human body, which can obviously help the child fight the disease. For example, pears are cooling in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expelling phlegm, and relieving pain. They can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis, such as throat discomfort. In daily meals, it is best to focus on light, easily digestible, and easy-to-swallow foods, such as porridge and noodles, which are excellent choices. Foods that are considered "trigger foods," such as beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, should be avoided during this period. Of course, this also includes spicy and foods like hot pot and spicy soup. Finally, it is important to help the child develop good eating habits.