Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Now, he has a persistent high fever. What dietary precautions should be taken if a child has tonsillitis and pharyngitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the more common diseases and requires timely treatment. During treatment, it’s important to give the child some vegetables and fruits, as many fruits have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and are rich in vitamins that can help boost immunity and resist diseases. For example, pears are cooling in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and alleviating pain, which can help relieve the symptoms of acute tonsillitis. In terms of diet, it’s best to choose foods that are easy to digest, such as congee or noodles. Also, it’s important to avoid giving the child foods that may exacerbate the symptoms, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood. Additionally, it’s crucial to help the child correct bad habits like picky eating or aversion to food to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients.