Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and it was found that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What dietary precautions should be noted for children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from tonsillitis, in addition to prompt treatment, diet should also be given attention. First, they can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, mainly because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body, which can clearly help children resist the disease. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expelling phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis in the throat. It is advisable to choose foods that are easier to swallow and digest, such as congee, which are excellent choices. Additionally, (stimulating and spicy foods), like hot pot and spicy noodles, as well as (trigger foods), such as beef, lamb, and seafood, should not be given to the child. At the same time, it is also important to help the child correct their bad habits of picky eating and poor appetite to ensure that nutrients are fully absorbed.