Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: What are the dietary restrictions if the child has tonsillitis with redness and swelling?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment for tonsillitis, the child's daily diet should primarily consist of light foods. They can consume more vegetables and fruits, as they are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can obviously help the child fight the disease. Options include pears, kiwis, and honeysuckle, which also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Additionally, it's advisable to give the child easily digestible foods, such as thin porridge or well-cooked noodles. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, which are considered "disease-promoting" in this phase, should be avoided. Of course, this also includes stimulating and spicy foods like hot pot and spicy noodle soup. Lastly, it's important to help the child develop good eating habits.