Question
Dear Parent, My son is just over 6 months old and has just started experiencing pain when swallowing and drinking water. I noticed that he has difficulty swallowing and seems a bit feverish and lacks energy. What types of food can a child with tonsillitis and swelling eat?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to maintain a light diet. It’s recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, as they are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can help the child fight off the illness. Fruits like apples and kiwis, for instance, not only help with Qi regulation and phlegm dissipation but also have a positive effect on the quality of tonsillitis. It’s also crucial to ensure that the food is easy to digest and swallow. Therefore, it’s suggested to mainly eat porridge or soft noodles, making sure the noodles are cooked until they are very soft. Additionally, it’s important to drink plenty of plain water. Foods that may cause inflammation, such as seafood and dog meat, should be avoided. Along with the correct diet, it’s also important not to be picky or have a one-sided diet to prevent nutritional deficiencies and weakened immunity, which could lead to a recurrence of the condition.