Question
A 7-month-old girl was found to have a hoarse voice while speaking,suspected tonsillitis, and exhibited symptoms of fever and lack of energy. What should be noted in the process of caring for the baby’s diet?
Answer
When caring for a child with tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with dietary adjustments:
- Provide plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity while being light and easy to digest. Avoid choosing overly cold fruits such as watermelons and pomelos; opt for fruits like apples and kiwis that have a neutral nature.
- Offer easily chewable and digestible foods: Choose soft-cooked grains like noodles or porridge, which are convenient for the baby to eat and digest.
- Avoid irritants: Do not feed seafood or dog meat, as these may exacerbate the condition.
- Maintain balanced nutrition, avoid fad diets: Balanced nutrition intake can help improve the child’s resistance and prevent recurrence of tonsillitis. Therefore, attention should be paid to a balanced intake of various nutrients in the diet and avoiding fad diets.