Question
My son is 7 months old. He just started to feel a sore throat when he talks, and I noticed he’s been coughing quite severely. Now he has a persistent high fever. What dietary principles should be followed when a child has tonsillitis and lacks appetite?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to follow a light diet, giving the child more vegetables and fruits. These foods are relatively rich in nutrients and can greatly help boost the child’s immunity. For example, fruits like pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and can be eaten in greater quantities. It is also suggested to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or noodles cooked until soft, which are very suitable for children during the treatment period. In addition to a light diet, it is also important to eat less irritant foods such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton.