Question
A 7-year-old girl experiences pain while swallowing, accompanied by a slight cough and fever. What should be paid attention to in terms of dietary precautions when tonsillitis occurs?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease that requires timely treatment. While undergoing treatment, it is recommended that children consume more vegetables and fruits as these foods are rich in vitamins and help boost immunity. Suitable fruits include pears, apples, tangerines, and kiwis. For the main course, choose soft foods such as congee and noodles to avoid affecting swallowing and causing constipation, which may worsen the condition. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid consuming excessive amounts of ‘irritating foods’ such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton. Tonsillitis can lead to complications that are very harmful to a child’s health, so parents should take their children to the doctor promptly and receive proper treatment.