Question
My child is a one-year-old boy. He has tonsillitis, sore throat, and severe coughing, and his fever has not subsided. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis and a fever, the following dietary precautions should be taken:
- Light Diet: Provide easy-to-swallow and easy-to-digest foods such as congee and noodles.
- Increase Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, which can boost immunity and help fight off diseases. Particularly, apples and kiwis have the effect of resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs, and are very helpful in alleviating tonsillitis symptoms.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of plain water to help cool down and quench thirst, while also avoiding dehydration that may affect recovery.
- Avoid Allergenic Foods: Eat less beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood as much as possible.
- Balanced Nutrition: Avoid picky eating or one-sided eating to ensure the child receives enough nutrition to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence of diseases.