Question
A one-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, severe cough, and low-grade fever, diagnosed with tonsillitis. What dietary considerations should be taken for infants in this situation?
Answer
During the treatment of a child’s tonsillitis, dietary choices are equally important. It is recommended to provide the child with plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are not only light and non-irritating but also rich in nutrients, helping to boost immunity and fight off the disease. For example, pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the discomfort in the throat caused by acute tonsillitis. The daily diet should mainly consist of light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods such as congee and noodles. It is advisable to avoid giving the child spicy and pungent foods like spicy hotpot and foods that may cause allergic reactions such as beef, mutton, and seafood. In addition, cultivating good living habits in children is also very important, including healthy eating, early to bed and early to rise, and moderate exercise.