Question
A four-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy, diagnosed as tonsillitis. What dietary concerns should be noted in this situation?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. During the treatment process, it is recommended to provide children with vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements, have a light taste, and can play a positive role in the treatment of the disease. For example, apples and kiwis have the effects of resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs, and are particularly beneficial for the treatment of tonsillitis. Dietary choices should primarily focus on easy-to-digest foods such as congee and noodles. Additionally, it is important to avoid feeding children foods that may exacerbate symptoms, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood. Moreover, helping children develop good living habits is also crucial, including healthy eating, early to bed and early to rise, and moderate exercise.