Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he has been slightly feverish for a while. Question: How should the child's diet be adjusted when he has tonsillitis and fever?Doctor's answer:
During the child's treatment for tonsillitis, the daily diet should primarily be light. The child can eat more vegetables and fruits, mainly because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can clearly help the child resist the disease. However, when choosing fruits, it is important to avoid those that are too cold or cooling in nature. Opt for those that are neutral in nature, such as apples or kiwis. The daily diet should also be easy to digest and swallow, so it is recommended to focus on foods like porridge and noodles. The noodles must be cooked to be very soft. However, it is also important to note that stimulating, spicy foods, as well as certain "trigger foods" (foods that may exacerbate symptoms), are not recommended for the child during this stage. At the same time, it is also important to help the child correct bad habits like picky eating and poor appetite to ensure comprehensive nutrient absorption.