Question
A ten-year-old child with acute tonsillitis has severe throat swelling and is almost unable to speak. The child’s past treatment and its effectiveness: The child has visited the hospital and the doctor said there is no need to worry, only a infusion treatment was administered. The sought-after assistance: What fruits can a ten-year-old child eat when suffering from tonsillitis?
Answer
During the acute phase, children’s diets should be light and easy to digest. It is recommended to consume foods rich in moisture, such as congee with salt, fruit juice, sugar water, water chestnut soup, mung bean soup, etc. For children in the chronic phase, they should consume fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, and moisturizing foods like green vegetables, tomatoes, carrots, soybeans, tofu, soy milk, pears, rock sugar, honey, lily soup, etc. When experiencing throat discomfort, golden pomelos can be eaten as their skin is rich in vitamin C and calcium, which can help alleviate tonsillitis. The golden pomelo fruit also contains nutrients such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C, and calcium.