Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 4 months old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when talking, accompanied by slight coughing and a slight fever. What dietary tips should be considered for children with tonsillitis and redness?
Answer
It is recommended that parents take their child to receive treatment promptly for tonsillitis. In terms of diet, vegetables and fruits are relatively light and are a good choice during the treatment period. This is because they are rich in vitamins, which can help improve immunity and alleviate symptoms. For instance, pears are cooling in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating, and relieving pain, which can ease the discomfort of acute tonsillitis in the throat. It is advisable to choose foods that are easy to swallow and digest, such as thin porridge. Additionally, while maintaining a light diet, it is important to reduce the intake of irritants such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. Finally, it should be helped to develop good eating habits in children, avoiding preferences and picky eating. This ensures a balanced diet and reduces the incidence of tonsillitis.