Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during conversation, and also had a bit of fever and lack of energy. What should be paid attention to in the diet if the child’s tonsils are red and swollen?
Answer
While treating children’s tonsillitis, dietary considerations should also be given sufficient attention. Generally, it is recommended to give children more fruits and vegetables as they are rich in nutritional elements that can help boost the child’s immunity and aid in the repair of the tonsils. For example, fruits like pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and can be consumed more. In terms of diet, it is best to choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles. Additionally, avoid giving children spicy foods like spicy hotpot and seafood, as well as foods like beef and mutton that may cause inflammation. In daily life, it is also important to help children develop good habits, including healthy eating, early to bed and early to rise, and moderate exercise.