Question
A male infant, just over 4 months old, has started with a sore throat and a slight cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever and tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils. What dietary care should be taken?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. While treating the condition, it’s important to pay attention to the infant’s diet to ensure they receive enough vitamins, minerals, and nutrition.
- It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are light and easy to digest. Choose fruits with a neutral taste that are rich in vitamins, such as tangerines and kiwis.
- Provide easy-to-digest foods: Soft-cooked noodles, congee, and other similar dishes are good options.
- Avoid spicy and irritating foods: Foods like chili and pepper, as well as irritants, are not recommended for the child at this stage.
- Correct poor eating habits: Help correct the child’s picky eating or aversion to food habits to ensure they intake a variety of nutrients to promote recovery from the illness.