Question
My child has tonsillitis and often cries. What dietary precautions should I take? The child is a 4-year-old boy, in the early stages of illness, he feels a sore throat when speaking and has a slight cough, and he currently has a persistent high fever.
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, the following dietary points should be noted:
- Maintain a light diet: Choose vegetables and fruits as the main course, which are rich in vitamins to boost immunity and improve symptoms. Suitable fruits include pears, watermelons, tangerines, and pomegranates; vegetables can include green leafy vegetables and tomatoes.
- Choose easily digestible foods: Such as thin porridge, soft noodles, or noodles.
- Drink plenty of water: Ensure the child maintains adequate fluid intake.
- Avoid irritant foods: Eat less or no lamb, dog meat, and other irritant foods.
- Correct bad habits: Help correct the child’s bad habits of picky eating and anorexia to ensure they absorb nutrients fully. These dietary precautions can help alleviate the symptoms of tonsillitis in children and promote recovery.