Question

My daughter is one year old, and she says she feels pain when swallowing food, accompanied by slight coughing and fever. During the treatment of tonsillitis, what types of food should be avoided?

Answer

When a child has tonsillitis, it is important to pay attention to the following dietary adjustments:

  1. Light Diet: Provide light, easy-to-digest, and easy-to-swallow foods such as congee and noodles.
  2. Increase Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins that help with inflammation and boost immunity. Especially mandarin orange peel, which has a good anti-inflammatory effect due to its high vitamin C content.
  3. Avoid Allergenic Foods: Do not give your child seafood or dog meat, as these foods may worsen the condition.
  4. Balanced Nutrition: Help your child develop good eating habits, avoid fussy eating and picky eating, and ensure a well-rounded diet to reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.