Question
My son is 2 years old. He just started to have a sore throat, with a more severe cough and a slight fever. What should I pay attention to in the diet for an infant with low-fever pharyngitis?
Answer
It is crucial to treat pharyngitis promptly in children. Additionally, daily diet should include more vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in nutrients that can boost the child’s immunity. For instance, the peel of tangerines contains abundant vitamin C, which is beneficial for inflammation. Daily meals should be easy to digest and swallow, so it is recommended to mainly consume porridge and noodles. The noodles should be cooked until they are soft. Moreover, spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot, as well as foods like beef, mutton, and seafood, should not be given to the child. Finally, it is important to help the child develop good eating habits.