Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 4 months old. At first, she felt pain when drinking water and even when swallowing. I noticed she has a slight cough and a bit of fever as well. She seems less energetic. What should we pay attention to in the diet when a child has tonsillitis and a high fever?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a child’s diet reasonably. Firstly, it is recommended to give the child more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and can effectively enhance the child’s immunity. Choices can include pears, watermelons, tangerines, and pomegranates. For vegetables, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes are good options. In terms of diet, it is best to choose easily digestible foods such as congee or noodles. In addition to light meals, it is also advisable to reduce the intake of stimulating foods like poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton. Finally, parents should help their children develop good living habits, maintain a regular routine, engage in moderate exercise, and boost their immunity to greatly reduce the incidence of diseases.