Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, already in elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Meanwhile, it seemed like his low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: Does the child have tonsillitis? What are the dietary restrictions for poor appetite?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is necessary to arrange a rational diet for the child. First, the child should be encouraged to eat more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are relatively rich in nutrients, which can effectively help improve the child's immunity. For fruits, it is recommended to choose pears, apples, etc. As for vegetables, greens, Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, and the like are all good options. The child's preferences can be taken into account. In daily meals, attention should also be paid to easy digestibility and easy swallowing, so it is advisable to focus on porridge and noodle-based foods. The noodles must be cooked to be very soft. At the same time, it is absolutely necessary not to give the child any "trigger foods" such as seafood or dog meat, as these are detrimental to the condition. While maintaining a proper diet, it is also important not to be picky or biased in eating to avoid nutritional deficiencies and lowered resistance, which could lead to recurrence.