Question
My 7-year-old son has a sore throat, severe cough, and a persistent high fever. What should I do? What types of food can a child with tonsillitis consume?
Answer
Children are prone to tonsillitis, and it is recommended that their diet consist mainly of light vegetables and fruits. Pears, in particular, have the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain, which can help alleviate the discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. When choosing foods, they should be easy to digest, such as congee and noodles. At the same time, it is important to reduce the intake of ingredients that may trigger inflammation, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. These foods may worsen symptoms or trigger complications, affecting the child’s health. Early examination and treatment are crucial for the recovery of children with tonsillitis.