Question
My son is 3 years old. He recently has symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. I’m asking: What can a child eat when they have tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Diet during the treatment of tonsillitis is also a very important aspect. I suggest that mothers can give their children more vegetables and fruits, as these contain rich nutrients that can help boost their immunity and promote the repair of the tonsils. For example, apples and kiwis not only have the effect of resolving phlegm and clearing heat but also moisten the lungs. These are very helpful for tonsillitis. When it comes to dietary choices, it’s best to opt for easily digestible foods like congee and noodles. During this stage, avoid giving children foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and also spicy and irritant food like spicy hotpot and hotpot. Lastly, it’s important to help children develop good eating habits, avoid picky eating, so that they can receive a comprehensive nutritional intake and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.