Question
My son is 5 years old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, severe coughing, and fever. I want to know, what should a child eat more of when they have a difficult time with tonsillitis?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is recommended that children consume more vegetables and fruits as they are rich in vitamins and trace elements, and are light and easy to digest. For example, pears have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating, and pain relief, which can help alleviate the discomfort caused by acute tonsillitis. Daily meals should be light and easy to digest, such as congee and noodles. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid consuming irritant foods like seafood and dog meat, and to develop good eating habits to maintain hygiene and health, avoiding picky eating and dietary preferences.