Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 7 years old, started feeling a sore throat when she began talking. She noticed her voice had become a bit hoarse and she had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on what children with tonsillitis should avoid eating when they have no appetite?Doctor's answer:
For tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to start with dietary adjustments. Encourage children to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. These foods are not only rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can help boost immunity, but they are also relatively light. For example, pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis such as sore throat discomfort. It is also important to choose easily digestible foods for children, such as congee, well-cooked noodles, or thin noodle sheets. At the same time, avoid giving them "trigger foods," such as seafood or dog meat, as these can be harmful to the condition. In daily life, it is also necessary to help children develop good habits. In addition to a healthy diet, they should also maintain early sleep and early rise habits and engage in appropriate exercise.