Patient's question:
My little girl is one year old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and then I noticed she has a mild cough as well. Also, she has a slightly fever and seems a bit lethargic. Could you please advise on dietary for a child with tonsillitis and swallowing difficulties?Doctor's answer:
While treating children's tonsillitis, dietary attention should also be given sufficient importance. It is generally recommended to give children more fruits and vegetables, as many fruits have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and are rich in vitamins, which can help improve immunity and resist diseases. Options include pears, watermelon, kumquats, and pomegranates. For vegetables, green leafy greens and tomatoes are excellent choices. Daily diet should also be easy to digest and swallow, so it is advisable to focus on thin porridge and noodle dishes. The noodles must be cooked to be very soft. At the same time, it is important to avoid foods that may aggravate symptoms, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood. Finally, it is also necessary to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and fussy eating, so that they can obtain comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.