Question

A 12-year-old boy, just starting elementary school, reported that he felt pain in his throat when drinking water or speaking, and also experienced severe coughing and low-grade fever symptoms. What dietary avoidances should be considered during the treatment period?

Answer

During the treatment of tonsillitis in children, the following dietary precautions should be taken:

  • Maintain a light diet in daily meals: Consume plenty of vegetables and fruits to obtain rich nutrients, which help enhance the child’s immunity and promote the repair of the tonsils. It is recommended to choose fruits such as pears, kiwis, and tangerines, which also have the function of clearing heat and detoxifying.
  • Choose easily digestible foods: Porridge and noodles are good choices as they are easy to digest and absorb.
  • Reduce the intake of irritants: It is advisable to reduce the consumption of irritants such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef and mutton.
  • Correct poor eating habits: Help correct the child’s picky eating and anorexia habits to ensure balanced intake of various nutrients.