Question
An 8-year-old boy, just starting elementary school, has recently experienced symptoms of sore throat, severe cough, and low fever, which may indicate tonsillitis. How should a child with swollen tonsils due to pharyngitis have a reasonable diet?
Answer
It is important to treat tonsillitis promptly and simultaneously, we recommend eating more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements, enhance immunity, and aid in recovery. Recommended fruits include pears, apples, tangerines, and kiwis. For staple foods, opt for porridge and noodles that are soft and easy to swallow to alleviate swallowing difficulties and prevent constipation. Avoid eating foods that cause heat, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and also avoid spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot. Parents should help their children develop good eating habits, maintain dietary hygiene, and avoid picky eating to promote recovery.