Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been feeling a sore throat, his voice is hoarse, and he has a slight fever with a lack of energy. What dietary precautions should be taken for a child with tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with dietary adjustments. Encourage the child to consume fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and help boost immunity. For example, the vitamin C in tangerine peels has a good effect on inflammation. At the same time, choose easily digestible foods such as soft porridge and noodles. While maintaining a light diet, reduce the intake of foods that may trigger inflammation, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton. Tonsillitis in children may lead to some complications that are extremely harmful to their health, so parents should assist their children in receiving proper treatment.