Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He has recently started experiencing a sore throat, accompanied by coughing and a low-grade fever. How should I adjust his diet during tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, the diet should be light and include plenty of vegetables and fruits, such as pears, kiwis, and tangerines, which help cool the body and detoxify, while also being rich in vitamins to boost immunity. Avoid eating foods that may cause inflammation, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood. Also, steer clear of spicy and irritant foods like spicy hotpot and steambuns. For staple foods, choose easily digestible porridge and noodles. It is not good for the child’s health, so it is important to assist in the correct treatment.