Question
My son is 7 years old. He started to feel a sore throat when he spoke, and I noticed he has been coughing quite severely. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What are the dietary taboos for children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Diet is also a very important aspect during the treatment of tonsillitis. It is recommended that mothers give their children more vegetables and fruits, as fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are relatively light, which can be very helpful in treating the disease. We generally suggest choosing some fruits that are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins, such as tangerines and kiwis. Daily meals should also be easy to digest and easy to swallow, so soups and noodles are preferred, and the noodles must be cooked to be soft and fine. In addition, foods that are spicy and pungent, such as spicy hotpot and hotpot, as well as irritants like beef, mutton, and seafood, should not be given to the child. Finally, it is also important to help the child develop good eating habits.