Question
My son is 1 year old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, mild cough, and fever. How should I reasonably manage his diet during the feverish period of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a child’s diet appropriately. Firstly, you can encourage your child to eat more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements and can help in treating the illness. For example, giving your child some pears is beneficial, as pears are cool in nature and can help in reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain, thus reducing the discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. For staple foods, choose softer options like congee or noodles to avoid affecting swallowing or exacerbating constipation. Additionally, ensure your child drinks plenty of plain water and consumes less beef, mutton, dog meat, and other foods that may cause fever. It is also best to reduce or avoid seafood. Moreover, it is important to help your child develop healthy living habits. In addition to a healthy diet, early to bed and early to rise, along with moderate exercise, are equally important.