Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 1 year old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and when she speaks, her voice sounds hoarse. She has also been running a slight fever. How should we reasonably plan her diet if she has difficulty swallowing due to tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. Firstly, it is recommended to give the child more vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and trace elements and are relatively light, which is very helpful for treating the disease. For example, fruits like pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory effects and can be eaten more. It is advisable to choose foods that are easy to swallow and digest, such as congee. Foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood should not be given to the child at this stage. Of course, this also includes spicy foods like hotpot and spicy steambuns. Parents should also help children develop good eating habits, ensuring cleanliness, health, not being picky or biased in their diet.