Question
My son is 6 years old and recently has been complaining that his throat hurts when he drinks water, with slight coughing and persistent fever. What should I pay attention to in the diet when my child has tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. Firstly, you can give your child more light and easy-to-digest foods such as vegetables, fruits, thin porridge, and soft noodles. These foods are not only non-irritating but also nutritionally rich, helping the child to resist the disease. You can choose fruits like pears, kiwis, and tangerines, which have a cooling and detoxifying effect. At the same time, avoid giving your child foods that are likely to cause heat, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and also avoid spicy foods like chili. In the treatment process of tonsillitis, in addition to cooperating with the doctor’s treatment, parents should also help children develop good eating and living habits to help them recover quickly.