Question
My baby boy is just over 4 months old and has shown symptoms of tonsillitis, with almost no appetite. Besides treatment, what dietary precautions should be taken? What foods should be avoided?
Answer
When a baby has tonsillitis, there are several dietary considerations to keep in mind:
- Daily meals should be light and easy to digest: Provide foods rich in vitamins and trace elements to boost immunity, such as tangerines which are high in vitamin C and have good anti-inflammatory properties.
- Choose soft and easily swallowable staple foods: Such as porridge and noodles, which are convenient for swallowing, avoid irritating the throat, and can also prevent constipation from worsening the condition.
- Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods: Foods such as beef, mutton, poultry eggs, seafood, as well as spicy dishes like hotpot, should be avoided during this stage.
- Maintain a balanced diet, avoid picky eating: Ensure the baby receives enough nutrition to improve resistance and prevent recurrence of the condition. In summary, during the treatment of tonsillitis, a light, soft, easy-to-digest diet rich in vitamins, and avoiding overly greasy or spicy foods can help alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence.