Question
An 8-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms of a sore throat, severe cough, and persistent fever, diagnosed as tonsillitis. What dietary restrictions should be avoided during this period?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is recommended that the diet be light and easy to digest. Encourage children to consume more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements, enhance immunity, and promote recovery. Suitable fruits include pears, apples, tangerines, kiwis, etc. Daily meals should include easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. It is advisable to avoid spicy and pungent foods such as spicy hotpot and Sichuan hotpot, as well as allergenic foods like beef, mutton, and seafood. Parents should assist in establishing good eating habits for their children, ensuring that the diet is hygienic and healthy, and avoiding picky eating or fussy eating.