Question
My child frequently experiences tonsillitis and fever. What dietary restrictions should be considered? The boy is 7 years old, has swallowing pain and slight coughing symptoms, and the high fever does not subside.
Answer
When children have tonsillitis with recurrent fever, here are some dietary restrictions and suggestions to consider:
- Daily meals should be light and easy to digest. Consume plenty of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements to boost immunity, while being relatively light and easy to digest. When choosing fruits, avoid overly cold varieties and opt for neutral fruits such as apples and kiwis.
- Choose easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles.
- Drink plenty of plain water.
- Reduce the consumption of spicy foods such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood should be eaten as little as possible or not at all.
- Help children develop good eating habits, avoid fussy eating and picky eating, to ensure a balanced intake of nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.