Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He started saying he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed he has a slight cough and a bit of fever, as well as lack of energy. I would like to know: What kind of food can a child with tonsillitis and fever eat?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the more common diseases that requires timely treatment. While undergoing treatment, it’s important to give children vegetables and fruits as they are light and rich in various vitamins and trace elements, which help the child fight off the illness. Options include pears, kiwis, and tangerines, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. At the same time, choose easily digestible foods such as congee, cooked noodles, and dumpling wrappers. Parents should also avoid giving children spicy or irritant foods, maintain a balanced diet, and prevent picky eating to ensure adequate nutrition intake and immunity, thereby avoiding recurrence of the disease.