Question
My daughter is 4 years old. She recently started saying that swallowing is painful, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet when my child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Children’s tonsils are prone to inflammation, and once they do, it’s important to seek medical attention and treatment as soon as possible. In terms of diet, it is recommended to focus on light foods such as vegetables and fruits. This is because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can obviously help children fight off diseases. For example, eating some pears can be beneficial as pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of discomfort in the throat due to acute tonsillitis. It is also advisable to choose easily digestible foods, such as porridge or soft noodles. During this period, avoid feeding children foods that are difficult to digest, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and other irritants. Of course, this also includes spicy foods like spicy hotpot. Lastly, it’s important to help children develop good dietary habits.