Question
A six-month-old baby boy complains of a sore throat, accompanied by severe coughing and slight fever, and shows a lack of energy. What dietary considerations should be taken when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating tonsillitis in children, a light diet should be adopted, with an increase in the intake of vegetables and fruits. Many fruits have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and are rich in vitamins, which help to boost immunity and fight off diseases. For instance, pears are cooling, have the effects of reducing fever, moistening the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain, which can ease the symptoms of throat discomfort associated with acute tonsillitis. Daily meals should also focus on easy-to-digest and easy-to-swallow foods; it is recommended to mainly consume porridge and soft noodles. At the same time, parents should avoid letting the child eat spicy and irritant foods. Finally, helping the child develop good eating habits is also very important.