Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced a slight pain in his throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and had been slightly feverish. How should children with difficult swallowing due to tonsillitis have a reasonable diet?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, the daily diet should primarily consist of light and easy-to-digest foods. More vegetables and fruits should be consumed, as they are rich in nutrients that can help boost the child’s immunity, thereby aiding in the repair of the tonsils. For example, pears, which are cool in nature, have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain. They can alleviate the symptoms of discomfort in the throat due to acute tonsillitis. In terms of dietary choices, it’s best to opt for foods that are easy to digest, such as congee or noodles. However, it is also important to avoid spicy and irritant foods as well as certain ’trigger’ foods during this stage. Additionally, attention should be given to not picky eating or having a limited diet to prevent nutritional deficiencies and weakened immunity, which may lead to recurrence.