Question
An eight-year-old boy, just starting elementary school, noticed that his throat hurt when he talked and his voice was hoarse, along with a persistent high fever. What dietary restrictions should be paid attention to?
Answer
When children have tonsillitis and fever symptoms, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for treatment promptly and pay attention to the following dietary restrictions:
- Vegetables and fruits: It is suggested to choose light and nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits, such as tangerine peel, which has good anti-inflammatory effects due to its vitamin C content.
- Easy-to-digest and swallow foods: It is recommended to mainly eat porridge and soft cooked noodles, which are convenient for children to eat.
- Drink plenty of water: Encourage children to drink more plain water.
- Avoid irritants: Seafood, dog meat, and other irritants should be avoided as much as possible.
- Develop good eating habits: In addition to short-term dietary restrictions, attention should also be paid to cultivating long-term eating habits for children.