Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like a low fever that just wouldn't go away. Could you please tell me what dietary precautions should be taken for children with tonsillitis and sore throat?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 children more vegetables and fruits. This is mainly because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body, which can obviously help children resist the disease. For example, pears are cool 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 in the throat and pharynx. It is also recommended to choose some easily digestible foods, such as cooking porridge or boiling noodles until they are soft. However, it is still important to note that stimulating, spicy foods, as well as some "trigger foods" (fuyao), are not recommended for children during this period. Finally, it is also important to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and partiality, so that they can get comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.