What Dietary Considerations Should Be Taken When a Child Has a Sore Throat and Fever?

Question

A baby boy just turned 9 months old, and he feels a sore throat when talking, with difficulty swallowing, and he still has a low-grade fever. What dietary considerations should be taken when a child has tonsillitis and fever?

Answer

When a child has tonsillitis, the diet should be kept light. Vegetables and fruits should be the main food sources to supplement vitamins and trace elements, enhance immunity, and promote recovery. For example, pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain, which can have a certain relieving effect on throat discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. The daily diet should adhere to the principles of lightness, easy digestion, and good swallowing, such as congee and noodles are good choices. At the same time, avoid giving children spicy and pungent foods like spicy hotpot and also avoid allergenic foods such as beef, mutton, and seafood. Additionally, it is also important to help correct the child’s bad habits of picky eating and anorexia to ensure comprehensive nutrient absorption.