Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 2 years old. At first, she felt pain even when drinking water, and noticed a slight cough. Also, she has had a low-grade fever for a while. Please ask: What dietary precautions should be taken for high fever in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment for tonsillitis, the child's daily diet should primarily consist of light foods. It is advisable to consume more vegetables and fruits. In addition to being light and non-irritating, these foods are also rich in nutrients, which help in resisting the disease. For example, pears are cooling in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expelling phlegm, and relieving pain. They can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis, such as sore throat discomfort. When making dietary choices, it is best to opt for easily digestible options, such as congee and noodles, which are excellent choices. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, which are considered "heating" or "irritating" foods, should be avoided during this period. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy noodle soup. At the same time, it is important to help the child overcome picky eating and poor appetite habits to ensure comprehensive nutrient absorption.