What to Eat When a Child Has Tonsillitis and No Appetite?

Question

My 7-year-old daughter has just started experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and low-grade fever. What kind of food can a child with tonsillitis and no appetite eat?

Answer

During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is necessary to arrange a child’s diet reasonably. First, you can give the child more vegetables and fruits, as they are relatively rich in nutrients and can effectively enhance the child’s immunity. Choices of fruits include pears, watermelons, tangerines, and pomegranates, while for vegetables, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes are good options. In terms of diet, it is best to choose easily digestible foods such as porridge and noodles. Additionally, the child should drink plenty of plain water. However, irritants such as seafood and dog meat should be avoided to prevent exacerbating the inflammation. While correctly arranging the diet, it is also important to pay attention to not be picky or have a narrow diet to avoid malnutrition and weakened immunity, which may lead to recurrence.