Question
What should children eat during the treatment for a sore throat?
Answer
Children’s tonsils are prone to inflammation, and once it occurs, it should be checked and treated as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is recommended to focus on light meals, including vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins, which can help improve immunity and alleviate symptoms. For example, pears can be consumed as they are cool, have a fever-reducing, throat-soothing, expectorant, and pain-relieving effect, which can alleviate the discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. Additionally, easy-to-digest foods like porridge and soft noodles can be chosen. It is important to avoid giving children spicy and irritant foods such as spicy hotpot and also foods that may trigger inflammation, like beef, mutton, and seafood. Lastly, parents should help their children develop good living habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, engage in moderate exercise, and enhance immunity to greatly reduce the incidence of diseases.