Question
A 2-year-old boy, initially, felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and there seemed to be a persistent low fever. What should be paid attention to in the diet for children with red and swollen tonsils?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to have a light diet, giving the child more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins, which help to boost the immune system. Fruits like pears and apples are recommended, as well as vegetables such as green vegetables, cabbage, and tomatoes. You can choose according to the child’s preferences. Daily meals should be light and easy to digest, such as congee and noodles. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of plain water and eat less beef, mutton, dog meat, and other allergenic foods. Seafood should also be eaten less or not at all. At the same time, attention should be paid not to be picky or biased in eating to avoid nutritional imbalance affecting immunity and increasing the risk of recurrence.