Question
A 7-year-old boy, who is in elementary school, has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, with a slightly hoarse voice. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. What foods can infants and young children eat when they have difficulty swallowing due to tonsillitis?
Answer
It’s very important to focus on diet for children with tonsillitis to help them recover quickly. Firstly, it’s recommended to consume fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and can help boost the child’s immunity. Choices like pears, apples, green leafy vegetables, and tomatoes are good options. Select according to the child’s preferences. Additionally, you can give the child easily digestible foods such as slightly thinner porridge or well-cooked noodles. At this stage, it is advisable to avoid giving the child beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, and other irritants. Also, parents should cultivate good eating habits in their children, emphasizing hygiene and health, and avoid picky eating and dietary preferences.