Question
A 2-year-old girl is experiencing throat pain, mild coughing, and persistent fever, diagnosed with tonsillitis. What dietary considerations should be taken during this period to help alleviate symptoms?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is recommended that the girl’s daily diet be light and easy to digest, with an emphasis on vegetables and fruits. These foods are not only light and non-irritating but also nutritionally rich, helping to enhance immunity. For instance, pears, being cool in nature, have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain, which can ease throat discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. Dietary choices should be easy to digest, such as congee or noodles. It is advisable to avoid giving her foods that cause heat, such as beef and mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot. At the same time, it is important to help correct the child’s picky eating habits to ensure balanced nutrient absorption.