Question
My son is 5 years old and has recently started experiencing throat pain, a hoarse voice, and persistent low-grade fever. What dietary precautions should be taken when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with daily diet adjustments. Encourage the child to consume fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are light and easy to digest, aiding in the treatment of the disease. For instance, pears are cool in nature and have the effects of fever-reducing, throat-soothing, expectorant, and pain-relieving, which can alleviate the discomfort symptoms of acute tonsillitis. At the same time, it is suggested to choose easily digestible foods such as congee or soft noodles, and avoid eating seafood or dog meat, which can trigger the condition. In addition to cooperate medical treatment, parents should also help children develop good dietary and living habits to aid in a quick recovery.