Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and coughed more severely. Additionally, he had low-grade fever. Please ask: What are the dietary precautions for swallowing difficulties in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from tonsillitis, it is very necessary to seek medical attention immediately. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to giving their child more vegetables and fruits. In addition to being light and non-irritating, these foods are also rich in nutrients, which helps to resist the disease. For fruits, we generally recommend choosing those that are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins, such as kumquats or kiwis. As for staple foods, it is best to choose softer options, such as congee or noodles, to avoid affecting swallowing or worsening constipation. While maintaining a light diet, it is also important to eat fewer "trigger foods," such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and lamb. Finally, it is also important to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and fussy eating, so that they can get comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.