Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and then we noticed that his cough seemed quite severe, and he had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on what dietary precautions should be taken when a child has tonsillitis and is constantly crying?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. Vegetables and fruits are relatively rich in nutrients, which can help improve the child's immunity very well. For example, apples, kiwis, and others have the functions of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, generating fluids, and moistening the lungs, which are very helpful for the treatment of tonsillitis. Daily diet also needs to pay attention to easy digestion and easy swallowing, so it is recommended to take thin porridge and noodle foods as the main diet. Noodle foods must be cooked to be very soft, and at the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to minimizing the child's intake of allergenic foods, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, which may all aggravate the symptoms. Finally, it is also necessary to help the child develop good eating habits.