Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows something. I noticed that her cough is quite severe, and she also has a slight fever and lacks energy. Could you please advise on what foods she can eat if her tonsils are inflamed and she has no appetite?Doctor's answer:
It is essential to promptly treat your child for tonsillitis. Additionally, in daily diet, you can include more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are rich in nutritional elements, which can help boost your child's immunity and thus aid in the healing of the tonsils. Examples of good choices include pears, apples, kumquats, and kiwis. In terms of other dietary aspects, it is advisable to choose foods that are soft and easy to digest, such as well-cooked noodles and porridge. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood should be avoided during this period, as they are considered "heating" foods. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy soup. While maintaining a proper diet, it is important not to be picky or biased in eating to avoid nutritional deficiencies and weakened resistance, which could lead to recurrence.