Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy who is experiencing throat pain and severe cough, along with a low-grade fever. How should I adjust my child’s diet during the tonsillitis fever period to promote recovery?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. During the treatment process, adjusting the child’s diet is also very important. It is advisable to provide the child with nutritious vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in nutrients that can enhance the child’s immunity and promote the repair of the tonsils. For example, the peel of tangerines is rich in vitamin C and has good anti-inflammatory effects. The daily diet should mainly consist of light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods such as congee and noodles. Additionally, encourage the child to drink plenty of water. Moreover, it should be avoided to eat stimulating foods like mutton and dog meat, and attention should be paid not to be picky or have a one-sided diet to ensure adequate nutrition intake, enhance resistance, and prevent recurrence of the illness.