Question
An 8-year-old boy complains of throat pain, slight cough, and fever at school. How should one reasonably arrange the diet for a young child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease, and while treating it, children should be encouraged to consume vegetables and fruits, which have a cooling and detoxifying effect and are rich in vitamins to boost immunity. The vitamin C in tangerine peel has good anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, choose easily digestible foods such as porridge and soft noodles, and avoid spicy foods like seafood and dog meat, as these can be detrimental to the condition. Simultaneously, help children develop good eating habits, avoid picky eating, and ensure a balanced diet to reduce the likelihood of tonsillitis recurrence.