Question
A nine-year-old boy is experiencing tonsillitis and low-grade fever. What dietary precautions should be taken? What foods should be avoided? What foods are recommended to aid in recovery?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis and low-grade fever, the following dietary suggestions are recommended:
- Consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits: Fruits like pears and apples, as well as vegetables like green leafy vegetables, cabbage, and tomatoes, can help clear heat and toxins, and boost immunity.
- Pay attention to light, easy-to-digest foods: Porridge and noodles are good choices as they are easy to swallow.
- Avoid irritating foods: Such as spicy and hot dishes, hotpot, as well as irritants like beef, mutton, and seafood, which are not suitable for children to consume.
- Cultivate good eating habits: Parents should help children develop hygienic and healthy eating habits, encouraging them not to be picky or biased in their food choices.