Question
My 4-year-old son has a sore throat, hoarse voice, and a persistent high fever. He has tonsillitis. What kind of food can he eat?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is recommended to give children more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients that help boost immunity and promote the recovery of the tonsils. Suggestions include pears, apples, green vegetables, cabbage, and tomatoes. Choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles for the diet, and avoid foods that cause heat, such as beef and mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot. In addition to cooperate medical treatment, also help children develop good eating and living habits to aid in a quick recovery.