Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has just started feeling a slight pain in his throat, finds swallowing a bit difficult, and also has a slight fever and lacks energy. What should a child with tonsillitis and lack of appetite avoid eating?
Answer
It is recommended for parents to take their child to treatment promptly if they have tonsillitis. In terms of diet, light vegetables and fruits are a good choice during the treatment period. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are relatively light, so they are very helpful for treating the disease. Choices include pears, watermelons, tangerines, and pomegranates. For vegetables, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes are good options. It is also recommended to choose easily digestible foods such as porridge or soft noodles. While maintaining a light diet, it is also advisable to eat less irritant food such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. Complications of pediatric tonsillitis can be very harmful to a child’s health, so parents must help their children receive proper treatment.