Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough is quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What dietary restrictions should be followed for children with tonsillitis discomfort?Doctor's answer:
Children with tonsillitis are advised to take timely treatment. In terms of diet, vegetables and fruits are relatively light and are a good choice for children during treatment. The reason for encouraging children to eat more vegetables and fruits is mainly to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which helps boost immunity and aid in recovery. Fruits like pears and apples have the effects of clearing heat and reducing inflammation, so they can be eaten more. It is also important to choose easily digestible foods for children, such as porridge, well-cooked noodles, and noodle wrappers. 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 noodle soup. Finally, it is important to help children develop good eating habits.