Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and I’ve noticed that her coughing seems more severe. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever. How should children with swollen tonsils have a reasonable diet?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to have a light diet, giving children more vegetables and fruits. The rich nutritional elements in vegetables and fruits can help improve the child’s immunity, thus aiding in the repair of the tonsils. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of discomfort in the throat due to acute tonsillitis. It is also suggested to choose some easily digestible foods, such as porridge or soft noodles, which are very suitable for children during treatment. It is recommended to drink plenty of water. Additionally, it is advisable to eat less or avoid foods like lamb and dog meat that may cause heat. Also, it is important to help correct the child’s bad habits of picky eating and anorexia to ensure comprehensive absorption of nutrition.