Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He has started experiencing a sore throat, to the point that even drinking water is painful. He also has a slight cough and now has a high fever. What dietary restrictions should be considered when a child has tonsillitis with low-grade fever symptoms?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits as they are rich in vitamins and help boost immunity. For example, you can give your child some pears, as pears are cool in nature and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating, and relieving pain, which can alleviate the discomfort in the throat caused by acute tonsillitis. For the main course, choose softer foods such as congee or noodles, which are easy to swallow and can prevent constipation from worsening the condition. Additionally, ensure that the child drinks plenty of water and reduces or avoids eating spicy foods like lamb or dog meat. Apart from following the doctor’s treatment, parents should help children develop good eating and living habits to promote a quick recovery.