Question
An 8-year-old boy has a sore throat, mild cough, and a low-grade fever that has not subsided. What dietary taboos should be observed for young children with high fever and tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating children with tonsillitis, diet should be given careful attention. It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins to boost the immune system. Foods like pears, apples, tangerines, and kiwis are recommended. Daily meals should be easy to digest and swallow, with porridge and noodles as the mainstay, but spicy and irritant foods as well as foods not recommended for consumption should be avoided. Parents should help children develop healthy eating habits to ensure hygiene and health, and avoid being picky or fussy about food.