Question
A 5-year-old boy has just started to complain of a sore throat, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. He also appears to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What should a child eat during the treatment for tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, the diet should first be light, focusing on vegetables and fruits which are rich in nutrients and can help boost the child’s immunity, thus aiding in the repair of the tonsils. However, when choosing fruits, it’s best to avoid those that are too cold, opting for some with a neutral nature such as apples and kiwis. The choice of food should be easy to digest, such as congee or noodles. Additionally, it’s important to drink plenty of plain water, eat less beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, and avoid picky eating or dietary preferences to prevent nutritional deficiencies and weakened immunity, which may lead to recurrence.