Question
Dear parents, our son is just over 5 months old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and swallowing. We noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he has been a bit feverish. What should we pay attention to in the diet for a child with tonsillitis and a sore throat?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, it is very important to seek medical attention immediately. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to giving the child more vegetables and fruits. This is because vegetables and fruits 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 cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain. They can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis. In daily meals, it is recommended to choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. At the same time, it is important to avoid giving children spicy foods such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, as these may worsen the symptoms. Finally, it should be helped to cultivate good eating habits in children; avoid fussy eating and picky eating. In this way, they can have a well-rounded diet and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.