Question
A 7-year-old boy, just starting elementary school, recently discovered that he has a sore throat and hoarse voice while speaking, accompanied by a persistent high fever. The diagnosis is tonsillitis. What can be eaten in terms of diet to help alleviate the symptoms?
Answer
Dietary management for children with tonsillitis should start with daily meals. Encourage the child to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. These contain a wealth of vitamins that help boost immunity, such as apples and kiwis, which also have the effect of resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs, and are beneficial for alleviating tonsillitis symptoms. Additionally, choose foods that are easy to digest, such as congee and noodles, and avoid overly greasy or irritating foods. Also, reduce the intake of triggering foods like poultry eggs, donkey meat, and mutton and beef. Tonsillitis can lead to complications that are harmful to a child’s health, so parents must help their children receive proper treatment and pay attention to daily dietary management.