Question
A 11-year-old boy, of school age, is experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a persistent low-grade fever. He inquires: What can children eat when they have a sore throat and fever due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease. In addition to focusing on treatment, it’s important to adjust the child’s dietary habits. It is recommended to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in nutrients and can help boost the immune system, aiding in the repair of the tonsils. For example, the peel of tangerines contains abundant vitamin C, which is beneficial for inflammation. Choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles, and increase fluid intake. Reduce the consumption of foods that are easy to cause fever, such as mutton and dog meat, and cultivate good living habits such as moderate exercise and early to bed, early to rise.