Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that he also had mild coughing, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: For children with tonsillitis and difficulty swallowing, what dietary precautions should be noted?Doctor's answer:
During the treatment for tonsillitis, the daily diet should primarily focus on light foods. You can eat more vegetables and fruits, as they are relatively rich in nutrients and can effectively boost the child's immunity. For example, pears are cooling in nature 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. It is also recommended to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or well-cooked noodles, which are suitable for the child during treatment. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, which are considered "heating" or "irritating" foods, should be avoided during this period. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot or spicy noodles. In addition to a proper diet, it is important not to be picky or biased in eating to avoid nutritional deficiencies and weakened immunity, which could lead to recurrence.