Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that her cough seemed quite severe as well, and she also had a low fever. Could you please tell me: what should children with tonsillitis avoid eating when they are constantly crying?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to follow a light diet. You can give the child more vegetables and fruits. 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 faster recovery. Options like pears, kiwis, and honeysuckle are suitable, as they also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. In terms of dietary choices, it is best to opt for easily digestible foods, such as congee and noodles. However, it is important to avoid spicy and irritating foods, as well as certain "trigger foods" during this period, as they are not recommended for children. While maintaining a proper diet, it is also important to avoid picky eating and biased food preferences to prevent nutritional deficiencies and weakened immunity, which could lead to recurrence.