Question
There is a three-year-old boy at home who is experiencing swallowing pain, hoarseness, fever, and a lack of energy. He has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. What dietary measures should be taken during treatment, and what types of food are suitable, as well as which should be avoided?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to start with dietary adjustments to help alleviate symptoms and enhance immunity. In terms of diet, children should be encouraged to consume fresh vegetables and fruits. Fruits are rich in vitamins with a cooling and detoxifying effect; options include pears, kiwis, and tangerines. Additionally, easy-to-digest foods such as congee and noodles should be included in the daily diet. Moreover, foods that may cause inflammation, such as beef and mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy, hot pot dishes that are irritating to the throat, should not be given to the child at this stage. It is also important to help the child develop good eating habits, avoid picky eating, and ensure a balanced intake of nutrients to reduce the recurrence of tonsillitis.