Question
A 12-year-old boy is in elementary school and experiences throat pain when speaking, exacerbated coughing, and a slight fever. What dietary precautions should a child with swollen tonsils take?
Answer
Children with swollen tonsils should maintain a light diet during treatment, increasing their intake of vegetables and fruits due to their rich vitamins, which help boost immunity and alleviate symptoms. Tangerine peel is rich in vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties. Easy-to-swallow and digestible foods like congee can be chosen. Spicy and irritant foods such as spicy hotpot and Sichuan hotpot, as well as irritants like beef, mutton, and seafood, should be avoided. Additionally, parents should help their children develop regular sleep schedules, maintain good living habits, and engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and reduce the occurrence of diseases.