Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 8 years old and just started to feel a bit of pain in her throat. I noticed that she is also coughing more severely and has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. I would like to ask: What should a child with red, swollen tonsillitis avoid eating?
Answer
Children’s tonsils are prone to inflammation, and once it occurs, it should be checked and treated as soon as possible. For diet, it is recommended to focus on light foods such as vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are relatively rich in nutrients that can help improve children’s immunity. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, resolving phlegm, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the symptoms of acute tonsillitis. Also, it is important to choose easily digestible foods for the child, such as thin porridge or well-cooked noodles and dumpling wrappers. In addition to light meals, it is also advisable to eat less irritant foods, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, beef, and mutton. Finally, it is also important to help the child develop good eating habits.