Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and coughing was quite severe. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What should be noted regarding crying, eating, and drinking for a child with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
While treating pediatric tonsillitis, dietary management should also be given sufficient attention. It is generally recommended to give children more fruits and vegetables, as these foods are not only rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can help boost immunity, but are also relatively light in flavor. 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. In daily dietary intake, it should focus on light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods, such as congee and noodles, which are excellent choices. Additionally, spicy and pungent foods like hot pot and spicy noodles, as well as allergenic foods like beef, lamb, and seafood, should be avoided for children. Lastly, it is also important to help children develop good eating habits.