Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should children with tonsillitis and fever have a reasonable diet?Doctor's answer:
Wanting your child to recover from tonsillitis and resume eating as soon as possible is very important. First, they should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. The nutritional content in vegetables and fruits is quite rich, which can help boost their immunity and thus aid in the healing of the tonsils. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expelling phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis in the throat. In terms of dietary choices, it’s best to opt for easily digestible foods, such as congee and noodles, which are excellent options. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, which are considered "heating" or "irritating" foods during this phase, should be avoided. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot or spicy noodle soup. At the same time, it’s important to help your child correct bad habits like picky eating and food aversion to ensure that they absorb nutrients comprehensively.