Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the dietary precautions for children with tonsillitis and sore throat?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment of tonsillitis, diet is also a very important aspect. It is recommended that mothers can give their children more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are relatively rich in nutrients, which can help improve children's immunity. 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, such as sore throat discomfort. It is also advised to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or well-cooked noodles, which are suitable for children during treatment. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry eggs, and seafood, which are considered "trigger foods" during this period, should not be given to children. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot or spicy noodles. Finally, it is important to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and food preferences, so that they can obtain comprehensive nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.