Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and had been slightly feverish. What dietary considerations should be noted for children with tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
For the condition of pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with daily diet adjustments. It is advisable to have the child consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, as they are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the body, which can obviously help the child resist the disease. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating, and pain relief, which can alleviate the symptoms of sore throat caused by acute tonsillitis. For daily meals, it should be mainly light, easy to digest, and easy to swallow, such as congee and noodles. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of plain water and avoid eating foods like beef, mutton, and dog meat, which are considered to cause heat. Seafood should also be eaten in small amounts or not at all. Diet is also very important for the treatment of tonsillitis, so attention must be paid to it.