Question
My son is 1 year old. He’s just started to feel pain when drinking water, and it seems his cough is more severe. Now, he has a persistent high fever. What dietary restrictions should be avoided when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, in addition to immediate treatment, attention should also be paid to their diet. Firstly, it’s recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins that help boost the immune system. For fruits, we generally suggest choosing those that are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins, such as tangerines and kiwis. For daily meals, it’s best to go for light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods like porridge and noodles. Foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood, which are considered ‘hot’ or spicy, should be avoided at this stage. Of course, this also includes spicy dishes like hotpot. Complications from tonsillitis can be very harmful to a child’s health, so parents must help their children receive proper treatment.