Question
My daughter is 6 years old and has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking. I’ve noticed that her coughing seems more severe, and she’s also had a slight fever. What should children with tonsillitis avoid eating?
Answer
It is recommended that if a child has tonsillitis, the mother should take her child to receive treatment promptly. In terms of diet, vegetables and fruits are relatively light and a good choice during the treatment period. Moreover, vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins, which help to boost immunity. For instance, the peel of tangerines contains a lot of vitamin C, which has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. For daily meals, it’s best to focus on light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods, such as congee and noodles. At the same time, it’s important to avoid feeding children foods that may exacerbate the symptoms, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood. Additionally, it’s crucial not to be picky or biased in eating to avoid malnutrition and weakened immunity, which may lead to recurrence.