Question
A 9-year-old boy, initially experiencing a slight pain in the throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking and had been running a slight fever. What dietary restrictions should be followed if a child with tonsillitis loses appetite?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for children. Firstly, encourage them to eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity and speed up recovery. For example, fruits like pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and can be consumed more. Daily meals should include easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. Additionally, avoid giving children spicy and stimulating foods like spicy hotpot, as well as allergenic foods such as beef, mutton, and seafood. Finally, parents should help children develop good living habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, engage in moderate exercise, and enhance immunity to greatly reduce the incidence of diseases.