Question

My 7-year-old son has a sore throat and fever. He has difficulty swallowing and seems to have a slight fever. What dietary principles should a child adhere to during tonsillitis and fever?

Answer

When a child has tonsillitis and fever, the following dietary principles should be followed:

  • Light Diet: Focus on vegetables and fruits, avoiding irritating foods. Light diets help fight off illness. Fruits like apples and kiwis have the effect of resolving phlegm, nourishing the lungs, and are beneficial in alleviating tonsillitis symptoms.
  • Easy to Digest: Provide easily digestible foods such as congee and soft noodles.
  • Drink More Water: Encourage the child to drink more plain water.
  • Avoid Triggers: Reduce the consumption of foods that may trigger an allergic response, such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood should be eaten in small amounts or avoided altogether.
  • Good Eating Habits: Help the child develop good eating habits.