Question
A five-year-old boy is suffering from tonsillitis. Besides treatment, what dietary precautions should be taken? What foods are suitable to eat, and what should be avoided?
Answer
During the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, dietary considerations are particularly important. It is recommended to prepare nutritious fruits and vegetables for the child, such as pears, watermelons, tangerines, pomegranates, green leafy vegetables, and tomatoes, to help boost the child’s immunity. At the same time, the child’s daily diet should be easy to digest and swallow. It is suggested to mainly include porridge and soft noodles. Avoid spicy and irritating foods such as spicy hotpot and hotpot, as well as beef, mutton, seafood, and other irritants. Additionally, tonsillitis in children may lead to some complications that can negatively impact health, so parents must assist in the correct treatment of their child and closely monitor their health status.