Question
My son is 3 years old. He recently started complaining that swallowing feels painful. I noticed that it seems a bit difficult for him to swallow. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. What dietary precautions should I take if my child has difficulty swallowing due to tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for treatment promptly if they have tonsillitis. In terms of diet, it’s best to opt for light vegetables and fruits, which are good choices during the treatment period. This is because vegetables and fruits are not only light but also rich in various vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body, which can obviously help the child resist the disease. For example, the vitamin C in tangerine peel has good anti-inflammatory effects. For other dietary choices, it’s advisable to select foods that are soft and easy to digest, such as well-cooked noodles and congee. It’s best to avoid giving children foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood at this stage. Of course, this also includes spicy and irritant food like spicy hotpot and hotpot. Diet plays a crucial role in the treatment of tonsillitis, so it’s important to pay attention to it.