Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough seems to be getting worse, and he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What should the child avoid eating or drinking if he has tonsillitis and a sore throat?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the diet should first be kept light. Vegetables and fruits can be the main components. In addition to being light and non-irritating, these foods are also rich in nutrients, which helps to resist the disease. For fruits, it is recommended to choose pears, apples, etc. For vegetables, green vegetables, cabbage, tomatoes, etc., are all good options. You can choose based on the child's preferences. It is also important to choose easily digestible foods for the child, such as porridge, well-cooked noodles, and noodle skins. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry eggs, and seafood should be avoided during this period. Of course, spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy noodles should also be avoided. Finally, it is also important to help the child develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and food preferences, so that the diet can be balanced and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.