Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 5 years old and just started saying that she has a sore throat when swallowing. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, and now she has a persistent high fever. What dietary restrictions should be avoided for a child with sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
While treating pediatric tonsillitis, dietary considerations are also of great importance. It is generally recommended to give children more fruits and vegetables, as they are light, rich in vitamins and trace elements, and help children resist diseases. You can choose fruits like pears, watermelons, tangerines, and pomegranates, as well as green leafy vegetables and tomatoes. Daily meals should be light, easy to digest, and easy to swallow, such as congee and noodles. At this stage, avoid giving children beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and other irritants. Also, avoid giving children spicy and pungent foods like spicy hotpot and hotpot. In addition, it is important to help children develop good living habits. This includes not only healthy eating but also early to bed and early to rise, as well as moderate exercise.