Question
My daughter is 5 years old and has recently been suffering from a sore throat, severe coughing, and fever. What should be the reasonable diet for a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to have a light diet, consume plenty of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients and help boost immunity. For example, the vitamin C in tangerine peels has a good effect on inflammation. Additionally, choose easily digestible foods such as congee and overcooked noodles, and avoid eating foods that are likely to cause allergies, such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, and seafood. At the same time, be mindful not to be picky with food to prevent nutritional imbalance, reduce resistance, and increase the risk of recurrence.