Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, when he spoke, he felt a sore throat, and it was accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What foods can a crying child with tonsillitis eat?Doctor's answer:
It is essential to promptly treat tonsillitis in children. Additionally, their daily diet should include more vegetables and fruits. The reason for encouraging children to eat more vegetables and fruits is primarily to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which helps boost their immunity and facilitates a quicker recovery. Options such as pears, kiwis, and honeysuckle are suitable choices, as they also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is also recommended to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or well-cooked noodles, which are ideal for children during their recovery period. Foods like beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood, which are considered "heating" or "irritating" (fā wù), should be avoided during this time. Of course, this also includes spicy and pungent foods like hot pot or spicy noodle soup. Finally, it is important to help children develop good eating habits.