Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 1 year old, just starting, saying it hurts to swallow things, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and it seems like a low fever that hasn't gone away. Question: How should the child's diet be adjusted if the tonsils are inflamed and swallowing hurts?Doctor's answer:
Wanting children with tonsillitis to recover and resume eating as soon as possible is very important. First, they should 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, apples, kiwis, and others have the effects of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, generating fluids, and moistening the lungs, which are very beneficial for tonsillitis recovery. Choose foods that are easy to swallow and digest, such as congee, which is a good option. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of plain water and eat less irritating foods like beef, mutton, and dog meat. Seafood is also best consumed in moderation or avoided. Finally, help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and fussy eating, so that they can get comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.