Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts even when drinking water. She also found that her cough seems to be quite severe. Moreover, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What dietary precautions should be taken for children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is necessary to arrange a reasonable diet for children. First, children should be encouraged to eat 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. When it comes to fruits, it is generally recommended to choose those that are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins, such as kumquats or kiwis. It is also advisable to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or well-cooked noodles, which are very suitable for children during treatment. While maintaining a light diet, it is important to eat fewer "trigger foods," such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and lamb. Finally, it is also necessary to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding pickiness and food preferences, so that they can obtain comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.