Question
What foods should be avoided when a child has a sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it’s important to arrange your child’s diet carefully. It is recommended to consume plenty of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and can help boost the immune system. For example, fruits like apples and kiwis can help with resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs, and are beneficial for tonsillitis. Daily meals should be light and easy to digest, such as congee or noodles. It is advisable to avoid foods that can trigger allergies, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot. Parents should help their children develop good living habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, engage in moderate exercise, and enhance immunity to reduce the incidence of disease.