Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and had severe coughing, accompanied by a low fever. What foods can a child with high fever and tonsillitis eat?
Answer
It is advised to choose appropriate foods for a child with tonsillitis, consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in nutrients to boost immunity and promote recovery. For instance, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating mucus, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the discomfort caused by tonsillitis. Also, choose easily digestible foods such as congee or soft noodles, while reducing the intake of foods that are prone to inflammation, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. Moreover, parents should pay attention to cultivating healthy eating habits in their children, maintaining environmental hygiene, and avoiding picky eating.