Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old, just starting, saying her throat hurts, noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and she has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: What are the dietary principles for tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
For the disease of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to start with daily diet for regulation. Children can be encouraged to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. The nutritional elements in vegetables and fruits are relatively rich, which can help improve children's immunity and thus aid in the healing of tonsils. For fruits, it is advisable to choose pear, apple, etc. As for vegetables, green vegetables, cabbage, tomatoes, etc., are all good options. You can choose based on children's preferences. It is also important to select easily digestible foods for children, such as porridge, well-cooked noodles, and noodle skins. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry eggs, and seafood, which are considered "heating" foods, should be avoided during this period. Of course, this also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy noodle soup. In addition to following the doctor's advice for treating tonsillitis, parents should also help children develop good dietary and lifestyle habits, which can aid in early recovery.