Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 9 months old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. What dietary restrictions should be observed for infants and young children with difficulty swallowing due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a relatively common disease that requires timely treatment. While undergoing treatment, it’s advisable to feed children vegetables and fruits as they are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are relatively light, which can be very helpful in treating the disease. For instance, the peel of tangerines is rich in vitamin C and has good anti-inflammatory effects. In terms of diet, it’s best to choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles, which are good options. Additionally, it’s recommended to eat less of certain foods that may trigger the condition, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. Lastly, it’s important to help children develop good eating habits, avoiding picky eating and preference for certain foods. This ensures a balanced diet and can help reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.