Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced pain when swallowing, along with slight coughing and fever. After seeing a doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsillitis. During the treatment period, how should parents care for their child’s diet, and what should be noted?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis and lacks appetite, parents should follow these suggestions to arrange the child’s diet to help them recover quickly:
- Encourage consumption of vegetables and fruits: Rich in vitamins that boost immunity, such as the vitamin C in tangerine peel which has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
- Provide easily digestible foods: Choose foods that are easy to digest, such as congee or noodles.
- Avoid certain foods: Foods like beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy, hotpot, and other irritating foods are not suitable for the child to consume during this stage.
- Cultivate good habits: In addition to following the doctor’s treatment plan, it is also important to help the child develop good eating and living habits, which will greatly assist in their early recovery.