Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 6 years old and has just started to experience a sore throat. She has noticed that her voice sounds hoarse when she speaks, and she also has a low-grade fever. What dietary restrictions should be avoided for children with sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with dietary adjustments. Encourage your child to consume fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity and promote a quick recovery. When choosing fruits, avoid those that are too cold. Opt for fruits with a neutral temperature, such as apples and kiwis. In terms of diet, it’s best to choose easily digestible foods like congee or noodles. Foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood should be avoided as they may be irritants. Additionally, spicy and irritant foods such as spicy hotpot should also be avoided. Tonsillitis can lead to complications that are very harmful to a child’s health, so parents must help their children receive proper treatment.