Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Question: What foods can the child eat more of if he has tonsillitis and difficulty swallowing?Doctor's answer:
While treating children's tonsillitis, dietary attention is also crucial. It is generally recommended to give children more fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in nutrients that can help boost their immunity and aid in the healing of tonsils. For example, pears are cooling and have properties such as fever reduction, soothing the throat, expectorant, and pain relief, which can alleviate symptoms of acute tonsillitis. In daily meals, easily digestible foods like porridge and noodles should be chosen. Additionally, spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy noodles, as well as allergenic foods like beef, lamb, and seafood, should be avoided. Diet is also very important for the treatment of tonsillitis, so pay close attention.