Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and it seems like his cough is quite severe. Moreover, it seems like he’s been running a low fever without it going away. What should I pay attention to in his diet when he has tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease, and during treatment, it’s important to feed children vegetables and fruits, which have a cooling and detoxifying effect, are rich in vitamins, and can help enhance immunity. The vitamin C in tangerine peel has a good anti-inflammatory effect. In addition to the doctor’s treatment, parents should also help their children develop good eating and living habits to promote recovery. Choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles for meals, and avoid eating foods that cause heat, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, etc. Also, avoid spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot.