Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, started to feel a sore throat while speaking, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and has had a slight fever. What are the dietary restrictions for infants and young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of infant and young children with tonsillitis, it is important to arrange their diet reasonably. Firstly, it is recommended to give children more vegetables and fruits, as these foods are not only light and non-irritating but also rich in nutrients, which help fight off diseases. For example, you can give your child some pears, as pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, moistening the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain. This can alleviate the discomfort in the throat caused by acute tonsillitis. Additionally, it is advisable to choose relatively thin and easy-to-digest foods such as cooked noodles and congee. Meanwhile, avoid giving children spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot, as well as irritants such as beef, mutton, seafood, etc. Furthermore, it is important to help correct the bad habits of picky eating and anorexia to ensure comprehensive absorption of nutrition.